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1917-08-03
Regiment 6th Wiltshire
Location Belgium, In the Trenches
Entry Men much exhausted and suffering owing to deplorable condition of Trenches. Night of 3/4th relieved in right sub sector by 9th Cheshire Regiment. Casualties while holding the Line, Capt. G. Pritchard slightly wounded but remained at duty. Other ranks 4 killed, 11 wounded and 1 missing. Battalion moved to Brigade Support Area. 'A' & 'B' Coys to MAUVE LINE, 'C' & 'D' Companies to RIDGE DEFENCES. Headquarters to ONRAET WOOD. Late relief Remarks WYTSCHAETE 5A