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War Diary

1918-03-14
Regiment 2/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Gricourt-FayetSt Quentin Wood
Entry The day was fine, but the morning and early afternoon were hazy, hampering observation. Orders for three night fighting patrols in addition to the nightly wire patrols were issued. Enemy activity was slight, but FAYET was shelled during the evening. Our artillery carried out various shoots all day and night. The Low Flying Enemy Aeroplane which has been active on our front of late, again visited FAYET in the early morning and dropped his usual white flare. The Companies were engaged during the day on improving their posts and trenches. Positions were chosen and partially marked out and prepared for Two Companies of a "Counter Attack Battalion" according to the Defence Scheme of the Sector.