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1918-10-18
Regiment 2nd Wiltshire
Location France, Rieux
Entry Companies trained in the Gas Drill. Cleaning up of billets continued. Stretcher Bearers training under MO. Battalion proceeded to the line in relief of 10th WARWICKS. Two companies 'A' & 'C', remained in billets in ST AUBERT with Bn HQ the remaining two companies going forward and relieving the two Right half companies of the 10th WARWICKS in the line. During the night Officers and NCOs of A and C coys reconnoitred the forward area in view of an intended attack on the 19th.