| Regiment | 2/4th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Ellis Redoubt |
| Entry | The morning was very misty. At 10.30am the enemy put down a heavy barrage, which was followed by infantry attacks in great force. "B" and "C" Coys moved up to a position between ELLIS REDOUBT and VILLECHOLES. These positions were held and very heavy casualties inflicted on the enemy, until the order was received to withdraw to the line in front of BEAUVOIS at 12.30pm. This manoeuvre was carried out in good order and without loss. During the fighting Capt E K NOTT was killed, Capt G HINCHLIFFE and 2/Lieuts G W de St LEGIER MC and J LAWRENCE were missing, and Lieuts H F F COGGIN and K P SMITH and 2/Lieuts W A COZENS and J TULLETT wounded. |
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