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1918-01-01
Regiment 1/4th Wiltshire
Location Palestine, Et Tireh
Entry 0900. Moved for BEIT NABALA where Regt had bivouacked for the night 31.12.17 - 1.1.18. 1500. Relieved 1/8th Hampshire Regt and took over the line BIREH HILL (085 W14) inclusive to STATION HILL (085 R11 b) inclusive. See Appx 1 - Disposition of Troops. Disposition of Troops 1.1.18. Right Post No 1 Coy 085 W14 a39 Left Post No 2 Coy 085 R12 d99 Night Post 2 Platoons* 085 R12 a67 Support No 4 Coy 085 W13 a96 Reserve No 3 Coy 085 W13 c65 HQ ET TIREH *Found alternately by Support and Reserve Coys 1.1.18 Signed Cecil G Bennett Major Comd 1/4th Wilts Regt