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War Diary

1918-03-11
Regiment 2/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Gricourt-FayetSt Quentin Wood
Entry The day was bright and sunny. Very little activity on either side, chiefly confined to Artillery. 2/Lt H G CHAMPION took out an observation party to a ridge half way across NO MAN'S LAND. Much information was gained as to areas of enemy activity, and one working party was fired on by the Artillery on receipt of information from the party observing. Shooting was accurate, but the party of enemy had already moved. Orders were issued during the day for regular wire patrols to be out all night, the orders to come into effect on the night of 11/12th and continue for the rest of the tour. Two Patrols were sent out at night to certain parts of the enemy wire and brought back information as to its condition. The Patrols also located the position of Two Enemy Machine Guns.