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1917-02-26
Regiment 8th Royal Berkshire
Location France, FRONT LINE
Entry Was relieved by the 10th Batt GLOSTER Regt. SUPPORT. 26.2.17-28.2.17. The Battalion was in support. During the month of February the following Officers joined the Battalion on the dates stated against their names:- LIEUT C.H. KINGERLEE 6.2.17. 2nd LIEUT C.A. WILLIAMSON 6.2.17. 2nd LIEUT W.V. HEALE 19.2.17. 2nd LIEUT C.G.M. MORRIS 21.2.17. 2nd LIEUT E.F. JOHNSON 21.2.17. LIEUT R. HOLLAND 25.2.17. During the period under review, drafts to the extent of 126 have joined the Battalion. Casualties for the month of February are as follows:- Killed in Action 5 OR. Died of Exhaustion 1 OR. Wounded 11 OR. Included in this item Killed in Action is, No 13579 C.S.M. W.E.B. WOODHOUSE, who was a valuable Warrant Officer. (Signed) H G Sarchet Lieut. A/Adjutant for Lt Colonel Commanding 8th Bn Royal Berks Regt.