| Regiment | 6th Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Rue de Callioux |
| Entry | At 5.15a.m on the 25th an order was received that the attack would commence at 5.50 with asphyciating sic [asphyxiating] gas and smoke candles. The assault signal was given at 6.30 by rockets from Brigade Office. The 58th Brigade's objective was that German lines just in front and rear of Rue d' Auvert. The Welch on our right supported by the Cheshires, the Welsh Fusiliers to our left supported by ourselves made the assault which was carried out by advancing through the saps. Owing to the gas not taking affect the Division on our right were unable to take the "crater" ridge with the result that the enemy on our front were able to bring enfilade fire on our troops. The saps were soon full and the attack was repulsed. A & B did not come into action but D Company on the left went over the parapet and attacked. They were soon held up and suffered heavy casualties. Capt. Wykes and Lt Wiles were wounded, 2nd Lt's Moore and Coleman were killed and other ranks were 17 killed, 17 missing and 46 wounded. 2nd Lt. Trueman took over charge of the Company and after holding on for a considerable time withdrew the remainder of the Company with considerable judgement to our original firing line under orders from Major Hartley. The enemy remained quiet. The Battalion took over the firing line from the Fusiliers who had suffered heavy losses, Owing to the wet weather considerable difficulty was experienced in bringing back the wounded and clearing up the trenches. |
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