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War Diary

1915-12-15
Regiment 6th Royal Berkshire
Location France, La Boisselle
Entry Some activity on the part of both our and enemy artillery. Bde Genl McAndrew visited the trenches. No 12598 - Pte H Sysum - A Coy - and 11236 Pte E Harmsworth wounded - and No 12687 - Pte E Carter - A Coy - killed. No 16562 Pte JE Jones - A Coy - displayed great gallantry in rescuing Pte Harmsworth under heavy fire. In the early evening enemy very active with sausages - our reply not very effective. 2/Lt TA Collot joined the Battn