| Regiment | 2/4th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Ugny L'Equipee |
| Entry | At 7.30am Battalion Operation Order No 153 was issued ordering the Battalion to move forward today and relieve the 2/5th BATTALION, THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT in the BATTLE ZONE. The Divisional Sector is now held as follows:- The Sector extends from half a mile north of GRICOURT southwards to the line opposite the northern extremity of ST QUENTIN. This sector is divided into three parts:- The Northern held by the 183 Brigade The Centre held by the 184 Brigade The Southern held by the 182 Brigade Brigades which are now composed of 3 Battalions are disposed in depth, one Battalion holding the OUTPOST LINE and LINE OF RESISTANCE in the FORWARD ZONE, the second battalion is billeted in the BATTLE ZONE, having entrenched fighting positions in course of construction. The Third Battalion is billeted in the REAR ZONE. Reliefs at present take place every 8 days, Battalions moving forward, the one in the FORWARD ZONE returning to the REAR ZONE. The day was cold, windy and snowy, making marching very trying. The troops on reaching their billets, which are wooden huts on the Western edge of ST QUENTIN WOOD, had tea and deposited their kits, and then proceeded by Companies to man the Battle positions, when all ranks knew their stations and the routes to them the Battalion returned to billets. A Table of Work for the ensuing day was issued. |
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