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1916-07-30
Regiment 8th Royal Berkshire
Location France, BAIZIEUX WOOD
Entry Special Order: Following received from General Rawlinson begins, " Please convey to all ranks of the 1st Division my sincere thanks and admiration for the fine fighting spirit they have shown since they joined the 4th Army. Their energetic action on the 14th July materially assisted the success of the main attack and their attack on 16th July was particularly well planned and executed. I am proud to have 1st Division again under my command."