| Regiment | 2nd Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, In Action near Chambrecy |
| Entry | Liaison was established with the French on our Left, and it was agreed that each should inform the other of any orders regarding withdrawal if ordered. The enemy attacked the French heavily in the morning, and about 2pm the French informed us that they were ordered to withdraw, thus exposing our left flank. The Battalion, having received no orders, hung on, and about 4.30pm enemy machine guns crept up on our left and came into action, firing into the rear of our lines and enfilading the Battalion Headquarters. About 7.30pm the Battalion was ordered to withdraw and take up a position in front of the BOIS d'ECLISSE, joining up with the ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS on the Right and the 8th GLOUCESTERS on the Left. This withdrawal was effected in small numbers and with covering fire under great difficulty, some 30 casualties being sustained. The Battalion then re-assembled and proceeded to take up the line as ordered, joining up with the ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS on the road CHAMBRECY - BLIGNY, and with the 8th GLOUCESTERS on the Left. The Battalion dug in on one line and carefully camouflaged the positions. The night was quiet except for shelling of back areas. |
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