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1916-07-23
Regiment 6th Wiltshire
Location France, Mametz
Entry Battalion relieved Loyal North Lancs of 56th Brigade in front line. 'D' Company taking over Line from S2 c 71 to S8 b 99 - 'C' Company from S8 a 86 to S8 b 67 - 'B' Company from S8 a 34 to S8 b 67 - 'A' Company from S8 a 24 to S8 a 63 - Headquarters being at S8 a 63 in a large German dugout. 'C' Company dug a trench from S2 d 30 to S8 d 69. A quiet night was spent and a considerable amount of firing was done. Remarks S.2 071 to S8 b 99