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1916-07-01
Regiment 10th (Labour) Royal Berkshire
Location France, Rouen
Entry 1st to 31st. The Battalion remained in Standing Camp (No 3 Labor Camp) throughout July: and was given the use of 3 Dining Huts with tables, forms. provision had to be made for meals, from 5.30am to 7pm daily to suit the requirements of the various Working Parties, every man available for labor was occupied by day or night, at the Base Supply Depot, New Ammunition Depot, Ammt Depot, Ammt Wharf. Steps were taken to ensure the rest of the night workers, also to combat lice. 2. A Party of Berkshire Labour Details reported on 17th July and after enquiry, were embodied within strength of the Battalion. 2Lt R G Cox 1 Sgt 1 Cpl 1 Lcpl 38 Privates Rouen 1st August 1916 Signed H J Balfour LtCol Commanding 10th (Labor) Batt Royal Berkshire Regt