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War Diary

1917-02-15
Regiment 6th Royal Berkshire
Location France, Varennes
Entry 9AM - Bn moved to tents near Wellington Huts by route march and halted for dinners. 3.40PM - Bn moved up by Companies into the front line and took over the battle front from the junction of 16 Road and GRANDCOURT TR exclusive (held by HUNS) along GRANDCOURT TR to GRANDCOURT VILLAGE from 7th RW Kents. A Coy held portion of GRANDCOURT TR facing N with 3 platoons and 1 platoon & HQ in FOLLY TR. D Coy held GRANDCOURT Rd and village from junction of GRANDCOURT TR & Rd to the orchards with 2 platoons. Quiet relief completed by 11.50PM.