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1916-04-20
Regiment 5th Wiltshire
Location Mesopotamia, Beit Aiessa sic [Bait Isa]
Entry 20th - 23rd B. Coy advanced under shrapnel fire and dug in some 80yds in front. 12 men rejoined from hospital. Start work on trenches, chiefly constructing "strong points". 2/t J.E. Macmillan wounded (slight, doing duty).