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1915-09-26
Regiment 6th Wiltshire
Location France, Rue de Callioux
Entry 26th - 27th Both these days were occupied in bringing in the wounded of both Battalions. On the evening of the 26th the Fusiliers left the front line and the Battalion took over the trenches with Fife Rd on its right and Barnton Road on its left. B & C Companies in the firing line "A" Company Goldneys Redoubt and support line and "D" Company in Reserve. The Casualties of the action were 3 Officers killed, 2 wounded and other ranks 22 killed , 70 wounded and 20 missing. Lieut Lock was killed while endeavouring to use his machine gun. He had been previously wounded but had gallantly advanced again and was killed while firing his gun.