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1918-12-02
Regiment 8th Royal Berkshire
Location France, PREMONT
Entry 10:05. Battalion paraded in Drill Order for the march to Divisional Review Ground in Square U.15 Map Sheet 57B 1/40,000. 11:30. Major General R.P. LEE C.B. Commanding the 18th Division reviewed the Division. Troops were in position as shown on attached sketch. Orders by Brigadier General L.W. SADLIER-JACKSON commanding the Parade are attached. The Division received the Reviewing Officer with the General Salute, after which Units marched past the Saluting Base. The Infantry marched past in Columns of Companies. After the March Past the whole Division, having reformed on its original ground, advanced in Review Order, halted and presented arms. After this movement had been carried out, the Brigadier Commanding the Parade called for three cheers for the Reviewing Officer. The cheers were giving the great enthusiasm and noise. Orders were then received for units to march home independently.