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1914-08-25
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location France, [Coudry]
Entry 7th Inf Bde retired to position at Gommignies and were driven out by enemy's superior forces retiring on SOLESMES, where at dusk Wilts and South Lancs fought a rearguard action and, after severe engagement retired under cover of darkness to COUDRY enemy did not pursue, but, shelled the town of SOLESMES.