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War Diary

1914-09-09
Regiment 1st Wiltshire
Location France, [Bezu le Guery]
Entry (Wednesday) Advance N through NANTEUIL where we crossed the River Marne Passage not opposed and bridges intact, passed through CROUTTES and just N of here we were delayed most of the day through enemy having Command of the road with his guns. Made a diversion through woods and reached BEZU le GUERY at dusk, here we joined up with the 5th Division, billeted, enemy being at dusk at MONTREUIL 2miles N W.