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1917-08-01
Regiment 6th Wiltshire
Location Belgium, In the Trenches
Entry Remained in support Trenches all day and relieved 7th Kings Own Lancs Regt in Right sub Sector. 'C' Company left front, 'D' Company Right front, 'B' Company in close support, 'A' Company in reserve. Headquarters POLKA ESTAMINET. Orders to counter attack position retaken by enemy. Attack postponed until following night. Our Line advanced on right by peaceful penetration about 100 yards and line of posts established. Remarks WYTSCHAETE 5A