| Regiment | 2/4th Royal Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, Robecq |
| Entry | At 1am Enemy opened a heavy artillery bombardment, shelling the Front Line, village of LES AMUSOIRES, and Back Areas, which lasted until 2am, opening up again at 3am and lasting until 4.30am. At 5am "A" and "B" Coys came up from Billets at the ASILE D'ALIENES and reoccupied their old positions in Support and "C" Coy who were under the orders of OC 2/5th GLOSTERS, moved up to Support the 2/5th GLOSTERS, eventually getting into position at P.19.a.3.7. Enemy Artillery fire was very heavy during the day and the night and we sustained casualties in the Ranks of 6 killed and 32 wounded. The enemy attacked in the region of BAQUEROLLES FARM but was repulsed by the 2/5th GLOSTERS who inflicted heavy casualties and captured 17 prisoners. |
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