| Regiment | 2nd Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Trenches |
| Entry | In the early morning a forward patrol under 2nd LT SILLARS located enemy machine gun post in field S of VERT BOIS FARM. Leaving a portion of his patrol to keep in touch with enemy 2nd LT SILLARS returned to company HQ to organise the attack. Under the covering fire of a Lewis Gun on his right flank and 4 rifle bombers firing No 36 RB from the cup discharger on his left flank 2nd Lt SILLARS accompanied by 2nd Lt STROTHERS led the rifle section to the attack and rushed the post. The enemy fought stubbornly and refused to surrender - 12 of them were killed and 2 taken prisoner, none escaping. While it lasted the fight was fierce. Several of the enemy were knocked on the head with rifle butts. He displayed considerable skill both in the tactical disposition of his small force and in the intelligent use of the various platoon weapons at his disposal. Both 2nd Lt SILLARS and 2nd Lt STROTHERS led the men with great courage and dash and much needed and valuable identification was secured showing that the 2nd Guards Reserve Regiment were along our front. Both officers were unfortunately wounded. During the day we also had the following casualties - 2nd Lieuts TC BELLOTT, SC JENKINS, FJ YELLS all wounded, 2nd Lieut FS GORYN went down badly gassed, Battalion was relieved on night 10/11th by 9th Welch after having advanced our line in all about 100 yards. |
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