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War Diary

1915-07-14
Regiment 5th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Ploegsteert Wood
Entry A quiet day and night. 2nd Lt P.H. Gold fired 12 rifle grenades into the enemy's trenches. 20 were sent back by the enemy and wounded I man. No 10326Corp C. Hilsdon 'B' Coy wounded by a rifle grenade. No 10643 Pte W. Yarlett 'B' Coy slightly wounded by a rifle bullet. No 11079 Pte F. Prior 'D' Coy wounded by a shell (not severe) No 10985 Pte A. Beale 'D' Coy wounded by a shell (slight)