| Regiment | 5th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | Mesopotamia, Palm Tree Post |
| Entry | At 2.30a.m Battalion with first line transport moved forward to rendezvous at Railway Stn. thence along NAHRWAN CANAL to point of assembly in Canal about 3800yds south of enemy's advance position. Patrols sent forward located deep nullah 1400yds north to which the Battalion advanced in good order under shell fire. At 9a.m the Battalion moved forward to the attack and immediately came under heavy enfilade shell Machine Gun and rifle fire. In spite of this, however, the advance pushed forward in masterly style until finally held up about 1300yds from enemy position driving in their advanced troops. Our casualties were heavy owing to the entire absence of cover. Officers killed 2Lt C.T. BISHOP. Wounded Capt. E. F. BROWN, Lts E.L. HARRISON, W.T. WRIGLEY, J.M. DODINGTON. 2nd Lts. L.B.F. O'BRIEN, E.A.D. PARRY, W.H. RANDALL. Other ranks Killed 27. Wounded 132. Message from Brig Gen LEWIN C.B.,C.M.G., D.S.O. received "Well done Wilts your advance was magnificent." The enemy evacuated his whole position during the night. |
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