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1915-10-15
Regiment 7th Wiltshire
Location France, VILLERS BOCAGE
Entry 8 pm. Marched off at 6.50 am via CORBIE, PONT NOYELLS, QUERRIEUX to VILLERS BOCAGE and carried out a tactical exercise on the way being inspected by General Wilson 12th Corps Commander. Arrived at VILLERS BOCAGE about 7 pm and Billeted for the night. Weather fine. Strength 29 officers 928 men. 1officer and 43 other ranks being left at VILLERS BRETONNEAUX.