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1918-10-17
Regiment 6th Wiltshire
Location Belgium, Messines Area
Entry Lieut Col. G.F.E. Rapson DSO admitted to hospital. Major C. Wallace assumes command of Battalion. Battalion in support to Brigade. Warning order received to be prepared to move at short notice. Orders received at 11.50 to move to Forward Area by March Route. Battalion moved off at 13.30 with 1st Line Transport. (2nd Line remaining under orders of Bde T.O.) via COMMINES to LINSELLES.