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1918-03-12
Regiment 8th Royal Berkshire
Location France, FRONT LINE TRENCHES
Entry 11PM. Battalion took over the Front Line trenches, relieving 10th ESSEX Regt. During the occupation of the Line, trenches were generally improved. Batt HQrs was at LA GUINGUETTE FM., B and D Coys in Front Line, A Coy along main ST QUENTIN RD and Coy in Quarry behind Batt HQrs. On the night 15/16th A and C Coys moved into the Front Line, their positions vacated being taken over by D and B Coys respectively. On the night 18/19th Coys changed over and were in same positions as on 12.3.18. Very little activity during this period by either side.