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1918-03-26
Regiment 6th Wiltshire
Location France, In the Trenches
Entry 26th - 27th During night 25/26th Bde Composite Battalion (being very weak in numbers) were relieved and withdrew forming successive lines of outposts about HEBUTERNE - FONQVILLERS - and in front of BAYENCOURT where battalions were re-enforced and a strong line of outposts established forming the 3rd line of Defence. Enemy held along the BEAUMONT HAMEL - SERRE. [See Narrative of Operations at the end of 31.3.1918 details]