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1917-09-01
Regiment 8th Royal Berkshire
Location France, LE CLIPON CAMP
Entry 1.9.17-30.9.17. The special training commenced during the month of July was continued throughout September. 2nd LIEUT C.H. SHARP having been ordered "Medical Board" by War Office is struck off the strength of the Battalion 11.9.17. Temp MAJOR TOSETTI MC to be 2nd-in-Command to fill Establishment 13.5.17. 2nd LIEUT S.A.G. HARVEY Promoted Lieutenant 1.7.17 under A.C.I. 1253 of 1917. LIEUT S.A.G. HARVEY Rejoined Battalion 21.9.17. CAPT R.E. DEWING DSO to be Acting Lieut Colonel whilst Commanding Battalion. Temp 2nd LIEUT R.L. WATSON relinquishes his commission on account of ill-health and is struck off the establishment of the Battalion. (Signed) C S Cloake Captain & Adjutant 8th Bn Royal Berkshire Regt