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1918-05-22
Regiment 2/4th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Robceq
Entry Still fine and warm and very quiet during the day. At night our artillery carried out the usual harassing fire. At 11.45pm the enemy opened a heavy bombardment from BAQUEROLLES FARM Southwards. The majority of the shelling being on the front of the Division on our right. 5.9's, 4.2's and77mm's were used, and the bombardment lasted about half on hour. There was again considerable aerial activity. During the night the Battalion was relieved in the front line by the 2/4th OXFORDSHIRE and BUCKINGHAM LI. Relief being completed by 3am without incident and with a loss of 1 man wounded. During the day the Brigade Boundary was re-adjusted. 184/INF BDE taking over part of the line previously held by 183/INF BDE.