| Regiment | 1st Wiltshire |
|---|---|
| Location | France, [Ligny-le-Grand] |
| Entry | (Monday) A & B Coys made a little ground but, shell and rifle fire very heavy. 2nd Lieut Lloyd succeeded in making a lodgement with one platoon of D Coy in the outskirts of ILLIES and was joined by 2nd Lieut Rose with his platoon. At dusk, enemy fired a rick close to B Coy line which prevented wounded and dead being brought in till late. Rain helped keep the fire down. Enemy used heavy guns during the afternoon. 2nd Lieuts Lloyd and Rose withdrew as their effectual support impossible. Casualties 12 killed and 21 wounded. Capt Stoddart granted the CROIX DE CHEVALIER and ORQMS Warwick the MEDAILLES MILITAIRES of the LEGION OF HONOUR. Special orders of the day received. (App. VIII) |
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