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1917-07-31
Regiment 6th Wiltshire
Location Belgium, Estaminet Corner
Entry Remained in Assembly position - Casualties - 1 man killed and 2 wounded. (sgd) A.G. Thynne Lt.Col. Commdg 6th Wiltshire Regiment Remarks 28. S.W. 2 31.7.1917 (Cont) Third Battle of YPRES. Zero hour 3.50a.m. Battalion in support to 56th Brigade who advanced in attack on the BLUE LINE. East of GREEN WOOD - JUNCTION BUILDINGS. Intense Barrage - slight retaliation on support area chiefly about OOSTAVERNE WOOD. Heavy rain night of 31st/1st. Remarks WYTSCHAETE 5A