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1917-03-03
Regiment 5th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Arras
Entry 35th Bde. Headqrs moved to ARRAS, and Battalion comes under their orders. Lt.Col. F.G. WILLAN D.S.O. resumes command of Battalion on ceasing to command the 35th Bde. 10a.m. Battalion relieved the 11th Middlesex Regt. In I.2. Subsector. Dispositions 2 companies Front Line, each with one platoon in support Line. One company in Reserve. 3 platoons CAMBRAI Rd, on platoon in Reserve line. One Company in Cemetry defences Bn. Headqrs in RUE PASTEUR. Casualties:- 2 other ranks wounded.