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1916-03-17
Regiment 6th Wiltshire
Location France, Croix Barbee
Entry 2 Working parties by day of 25 men each worked on 'B' Reserve LINE. Battalion relieved 9th Welch in the firing line - D Company taking over from LIVERPOOL ST. to HUN STREET - 'B' Company from HUN STREET to LA BASSEE ROAD - 'C' Company LA BASSEE RD to HUN STREET - 'D' Company held HILL'S Redoubt - 'A' Company PORT ARTHUR KEEP & LANSDOWN POST with one platoon in each and 2 platoons in Reserve. Remarks; MAP SHEET BETHUNE COMBINED