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1917-04-06
Regiment 2/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Vermand
Entry The Battalion continued work of clearing roads and filling in crater at VERMAND. 1 Platoon C Coy assisted in construction of Bridge over R OMIGNON. As a result of operations that were taking place at midnight on night of 6/7th E of BIHECOURT, two platoons of D Coy (Capt REEVES) were sent up at 8pm to take over post of 2/5 GLOSTERS who were holding the line and later were taking part in the attack. The remaining two platoons of D Coy were lent to OC 2/5 GLOSTERS as carrying party. "C" Coy (Capt Whitaker) were in support under orders of OC 2/5 GLOSTERS. Killed 1 OR, Wounded 1 OR.