| Regiment | 10th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | H925823, ITALY |
| Entry | 0515: C.O. on recce with Brig. For Bn. Attack. 0830: L.I.R. patrols report enemy withdrawn. Bn. Attack cancelled. 1045: C.O. to Bde. Bn. to advance as rt. hand Bn. 1200: O.Gps. See summary of O.O. No. 8 1245: Times for S.P. issued. 1500: Bn. Moved off. No opposition was met throughout the march but according to civilian reports enemy had left only that morning. The Bn. was received by the civil population with wild enthusiasm. Cheering crowds lined the streets, & troops were showered with flowers, & offered fruit & wine. 1900: Place H993879: Head of col. at VALVERDE 993879. Brig. arrived & ordered Bn. to halt & take up battle position; to continue adv. in morning 1915: Bn. O. Gps. Coy localities laid down as in App.1. p.m. 48 reinforcements posted to Bn. 2130: O.Gps. Summary of orders - O.O. No.9 |
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