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1915-08-10
Regiment 5th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Ploegsteert Wood
Entry No 10885 Pte F. Banner 'D' Coy killed by rifle bullet while in the trenches. Battn relieved in the trenches by 7th Norfolk Regt and went into Support. No 11326 L/Corp Hern 'D' Coy, No 11359 Pte H. Gower 'D' Coy, No 11358 Pte J. Burt 'D' coy, No 15693 Pte A. Cook 'D' Coy wounded by rifle grenade in the trenches. Pte Gower died of wounds the same day. Casualties during tour in the trenches Officers Other Ranks Killed 3 Died of wounds 1 Wounded 6