Fine day, quite warm. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web. Practice attack in the afternoon for the B.G.C. 29th November 1918Rugby Football played30th October 1918Short course on rifle range31st October 1918Advance and Rear Guard schemes.1st November 1918Officers Joining Regt. (d.24th August 1914), Gerald John William. This infantry unit was formed in 1964 by merging the four regiments of the East . went fairly well. "A", "B" & "D" Coys. German planes again visit our line dropping lights along our front. Royal Norfolk Regiment This page summarises records created by this Organisation The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the. P7 to O.C's. at 1730 hours.31st January 1916In trenches.1st February 1916Battalion relieved by 22nd Manchester Regt.2nd February 191615th Infantry Brigade left the line.4th of February 1916 6th February 1916Battalion marched to Poulainville.7th February 1916Started Platoon training & training of specialists - Grenadiers, Signalers, Snipers & Lewis Gun detachments.10th of February 1916 MG Coys Join 11th February 1916Battalion marched to Molliens Vidame.12th February 1916Very wet and cold.21st February 1916Snow.24th February 1916Battalion marched to billets at Belloy Sur Somme.25th February 1916Battalion marched to Candas.26th February 1916At Candas. Household Cavalry soldiers' service records 1799-1920; Air Force. 13th June 1917Training as usual in the morning. At 0130 hours we arrived at Dowlens and detrained. Harrison. The Norfolk Regiment were part of the 12th Eastern Division who on that day in the battle advanced on Lateau wood before digging in. Companies working all night and every night on their breastworks. Operation Order received to move to Rocklincourt. Handwritten Order at 1840 hours from sender No. Our Artillery was very active during the night; harrasing and counter battery work carried on continuously day and night. In trenches in "C1" sub sector South of Mametz. In 1959, it was amalgamated with The Royal Norfolk Regiment to form the 1st East Anglian Regiment. At 1700 hours the Battalion were relieved by 1/7th Royal Fusiliers. Our barrage which was due to lift at 0710 hours did not actually lift until 0720 hours when "A" & "B" Coys. 2nd of September 1916Zero Hour Announced2nd September 1916Found working parties of 600 O.R. Want to know what life was like during the Great War? Cour D'Avoue under 2nd/Lt. Brown joined.15th August 1916Draft of 4 arrived. Weather was very bad, raining all day. General clean up.9th of October 1917Hostile Guns Active8th September 1917Sunday. Report of the Patrol sent out by 1st Norfolk Regt. 3rd of May 1918Enemy Artillery Active 3rd May 1918On the night 3rd/4th we relieved the 1st Devon Regt. 1st Bedfords on left, 1st Chshires on right.29th Jun 1917Reliefs29th June 1917A fighting patrol was sent in to Oppy Village but found 2nd East Surrey still holding there and had to return.30th June 1917Relieved by 2nd K.O.S.B's. :- in October 1918. paraded at 1500 hours and the Drums attended. We bombarded the Chateau and ridge behind all day.6th of November 1917Attack Launched6th November 1917Very quiet day. Both sides quiet.19th Mar 1917Reliefs19th March 1917Relieved by 2/7th Manchester Regt. Good progress is being made with the work in the Loop. Trained in the morning. and 5.9 H.E. 1st Btn. Nigel Cooper, the great grandson of James Cooper, from Norwich . Report on German Raid on the night of 24th/25th May. Colonel J.W.V. please Add a Name to this List P13 to O.C's. Marched to Tinques where we entrained At 0740 hours for St. Omer.26th September 1917In Holque we did 4 hours training in the morning.27th September 1917Sudden order to move to Serques in order that the Brigade might be altogether moved from Holque at 1700 hours.28th September 1917Marched to Staple leaving serques at 0800 hours.29th September 1917Moved from Staple to La Rouklashille.30th September 1917At La Rouklashille.30th September 1917Arrivals and Departures for September 1917.1st October 1917Battalion in billets in La Rouklashille.2nd October 1917On the March3rd October 1917On the March4th of October 1917Attack Launched4th October 1917At Bedford House in Divisional Reserve to 95th and 13th Brigades.5th of October 1917Quieter Night5th October 1917Battalion in very old and knocked about trenches at Tor Top.6th October 1917Battalion in the Front Line. 2nd Battalion August 1914 : in Bombay in India. Son of Peter & Eliza Watson of Wardley . Between 1130 and 1900 hours O.C. 22nd October 1918Battalion moved in to Support at 57.B.NE. (d.1st July 1916) Archer George. Battalion relieved by 1st Cheshire Regt. Cold and dry.5th of October 1914A New HQ5th October 1914Arrived Pontdrun 5 a.m.6th of October 1914Orders to Move6th October 1914Marched 1400 hours to Bethizy.7th of October 1914A Train Ride7th October 1914Crossed River Oise8th of October 1914Entraining Finished8th October 1914Disentrained near Abbeville at 0400 hours9th October 1914Marched 1400 hours to meet motors which did not arrive.10th October 1914By motors to Thieuloye.11th of October 1914New Billets11th October 1914Long march12th of October 1914Orders to Advance12th October 1914Germans attacked and took Vermelles from the French13th of October 1914Advance Resumed13th October 1914Dorsets and Bedfords severely attacked at Givenchy.14th of October 1914Supporting the French14th October 1914At Festubert.15th of October 1914Advance Ordered to Continue16th of October 1914Empty German Trenches16th October 1914Move Forward17th of October 1914An Advance18th Oct 1914Shelling18th of October 1914Advance Resumed18th October 1914H.Q. This guide explains how to use and interpret sources available at the Norfolk Record Office, Norfolk libraries and the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum at Norwich Castle Museum. 5th Division No. Son of Fred Read of Pulhan, Norfolk, UK. Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. The final section is useful only if you are researching a soldier who served with the Norfolk Regiment. Capt. Relieved by 1st D.C.L.I. Unit operational records prior to 1917. 30th April 1918Banners were presented by the Corps. At 0930 hours we marched to bivouac N.W. Relieved by 1st D.C.L.I. Large draft of 148 arrived. Court of Enquiry. NS20 to FALLOW5th September 1916Handwritten 0919 hours 5th September from sender No. 15th Infantry Brigade. Montgomerie & Martin to Froissy.30th Jan 1916Snipers30th January 1916"C" Coy. Moves19th of October 1914 Slow Progress 19th October 1914Halted20th of October 1914A Fluid Front20th October 1914Heavy Shelling21st October 1914Heavy fighting 22nd of October 1914Our Line Attacked22nd October 1914Heavy Fighting23rd of October 1914Withdrawing to a New Line23rd October 1914Dug hard at new line. Pivett (formerly Read) of Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk. The training grounds were very bad. 26th April 1918"C" Coy. Weather was very bad, raining all day.13th October 1917Re-organising and training for 4 hours per day.14th of October 1917Training17th of October 1917Training17th October 1917Large draft of 148 arrived. Carroll C.M.G. 23rd of July 1917Minenwerfer Active23rd July 1917Still in forward camp, two Coys. Still in forward camp, two Coys. Finding large digging and fatigue parties every night.18th of June 1917 Aircraft Active19th of June 1917 Quiet Day20th June 1917Relieved on the night of the 20th/21st by 15th Warwicks.21st of June 1917 Brigade Relief Completed21st June 1917Training for the attack on Oppy Wood.24th of June 1917 A Raid24th June 1917Medal Presentation25th June 1917Training as usual.26th of June 1917 Quiet Day26th June 1917Operation Order No.1 dated today. Thursday 07-09-1916. 1st of September 2022 marks 23 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. Arrivals and Departures for September 1917. Volunteer cyclist units had been formed as early as the 1880s, with the first complete bicycle unit (the 26th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers) being raised in 1888. Pte. at Valhoun. Looking for World War I or Later Army Records? Fox joined24th February 1917Orders for raid by "B" Company North of Ferme Du Bois 26th/27th inst. Relieved on the night of the 20th/21st by 15th Warwicks. The battalion proceeded to G.10.b. active on Oppy Wood.3rd of September 1917 Quiet3rd September 1917Weather good. Part of 15th Brigade, 5th Division. arrived. Heavy rain overnight, but the Commanding Officers still had a Battalion parade on the Divisional polo ground. Bath's for Battalion in the morning. At 1730 hours we marched to camp at Citadel. The 2 nd Battalion served in Mesopotamia, while the 1/4 th and 1/5 th Territorial Battalions fought in Gallipoli and the Middle East. Battalion relieved by 1st Devon Regt. played No.4 Coy. NS13 to FALLOW from FAN. The Wartime Memories Project is the original WW1 and WW2 commemoration website. The 6th (Cyclist) Battalion, Norfolk Regiment was a cyclist infantry unit of the British Army's part-time force, the Territorial Force (TF), later Territorial Army (TA) which served in both world wars. In Holque we did 4 hours training in the morning. Harrison 16th October 1916Reliefs20th October 1916Relief24th October 1916Reliefs25th October 1916Battalion had new Box Respirators fitted28th October 1916Relieved 1st Cheshires in trenches.30th Oct 1916Preparations31st of October 1916Battalions Distribution1st November 1916Battalion relieved by 1st Cheshire Regt.2nd December 1916Trench Raid5th November 1916Relieved 1st Cheshire Regt. Orders to entrain arrived in the early morning. Relieved by 1st Bedford Regt. Routine became Company training under Company arrangements. 0900 hours we moved up in to Reserve and took over from 12th Notts & Derby Regt. Back in our original line with only 1 Officer left to organise 3 Companies. (d.26th Sep 1915) Armstrong Gwin Henry. Commanding 1st Norfolk Regt. Enemy active with Artillery & Trench Mortars, Observation Balloon and Aeroplane Downed. Cour D'Avoue under 2nd/Lt. All Companies at work on the defensive line. Private, 12049. 1430 hours the Battalion left Longpre by train to join 1st Army. Age 24. 2118, in accordance with Sect. Officers reconnoitred trenches held by 92nd Brigade. 95th Brigade. Companies working all night and every night on their breastworks.24th April 1918A party of 1 Officer and 50 men reported to advance H.Q. Battalion advanced in Artillery Formation taking up a position NE. At 2300 hours the Battalion raiding parties commenced leaving our trenches. 29th of October 1914 Determined German Attack29th October 1914Attack30th of October 1914German Attack Fades30th October 1914Quiet31st of October 1914A Counter Attack 1st November 1914No Change2nd of November 1914Three Groups Organised2nd November 1914Reliefs3rd of November 1914 Situation Report3rd November 1914Back to trenches4th November 1914Trouble from German bombs and mines. 8th Btn. This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. Norfolk Regiment during the Great War 1914-1918. returned to Bray at 1500 hours & "A" Coy. find out more Story The Royal Anglian Regiment. 27th Jul 1916In Action27th of July 1916Gas Shell Attack27th July 1916At 0650 hours a Company reported they could_hardly muster a platoon owing to most of the Company being buried by the heavy shelling. NS19 to FALLOW, Handwritten Order 0830 hours 5th September from sender No. with 5.9" scoring direct hits nearly every shot. NK316 to FALLOW from FAN4th September 1916Handwritten Order from sender No. who relieved the right half. 18th October 1918Company training in attack on the Sunken Road.19th October 1918Presentation of medals by Corps. All names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, from 43 Canadian Regt. The 7th battalion of the Royal Norfolk regiment was twice dissolved: once in 1940 after being surrounded and surrendering in the Fall of France when only 31 men escaped to Britain; and again in 1944 when, after fierce fighting in Normandy it was disbanded to reinforce other depleted units. Cyclists were employed on an intermittent basis during the South African War - whilst they were not deployed as organised combat formations, the bicycle was found to be invaluable for reconnaissance and . Bedfords. CP1 to FAN. G689. Abigail John Henry. 17th April 1918Considerable Artillery Activity17th April 1918Training18th of April 1918 Artillery Active18th April 1918Forest Shelled18th April 1918Parades under Company arrangements.19th of April 1918A Raiding Party 19th April 1918Aerial Activity Increased19th April 1918Trenches and Posts20th April 1918Moderate aerial activity.20th April 1918Reinforcements21st April 1918Operational Order 26. Locke29th April 1918Remainder of Battalion went to bath's by motor lorry under Brigade arrangements.29th April 1918"D" Coy. 30th November 1916Issued with Left Group Operation Order No.1. This is probably were he received shrapnel wounds to his right leg. Report on Operations on 9th October 1917. 11th August 1917Musketry12th August 1917Shooting on the range.13th of August 1917Two Minute Barrage13th August 1917Baths14th August 1917Night march15th August 1917Moved to forward camp.16th of August 1917MGs Active16th August 1917Still in forward camp.17th August 1917Weather improved18th August 1917Still in forward camp.19th of August 1917 Gas Drums Plan19th August 1917Divisional band played20th August 1917Still in forward camp.21st August 1917Reliefs22nd of August 1917Railway Shelled22nd August 1917Fatigues23rd August 1917In the Support Line.25th of August 1917 TMs Hit Oppy Wood27th of August 1917Quiet Time27th August 1917Reliefs28th August 1917Very windy.29th August 1917Very visible improvements in condition of trenches.30th August 1917Still in line. & 2 Officers of "A" Coy. At 1400 hours The Battalion moved to Casement Trench. 25th of April 1918 Division Attacks25th April 1918Battalion H.Q. Battalion was deloused at Divisional bath's. Relieved by 1st Cheshire Regt in the Firing line and withdrew to Senechal Farm. Battalion moved to Assembly position [ 57S. Battalion in very old and knocked about trenches at Tor Top. Please note: We are unable to provide individual research. How to look for records of. At Camblain L'Abbe cleaning and equipment parades. An early start, marching at 0700 hours to Warluzel where the Battalion billeted. The Brigade side slipped one Battalion to the right. Division for us to keep in the Regt. 20th August 1916Draft of 100 arrived.23rd August 1916Regimental transport left for Dernancourt.24th August 1916Marched to Longpre'25th August 19160230 hours arrived in Merricourt,26th August 1916At 0930 hours we marched to bivouac N.W. "B" & "D" Coys.4th September 1916Handwritten Order 1315 hours from sender No. Sunday 24-03-1918. 9th November 1916Battalion relieved by 1st Cheshire Regt. Part of 18th (Belgaum) Brigade, 6th (Poona) Division of Indian Army. Snow.29th February 1916Marched to Doullens.1st March 1916Battalion marched to Coullemont.2nd March 1916Officers reconnoitred French 2nd Line West of Arras.3rd March 1916Snow4th of March 1916Snow All Day4th March 1916On the March5th March 1916Recce9th Mar 1916Reliefs9th of March 1916 Noises Silenced9th March 1916Reliefs10th March 1916Snow.11th March 1916Postings12th March 1916Heavy Shelling13th March 1916Posting14th March 1916Fine day15th of March 1916 Local Relief15th March 1916Reliefs16th March 1916Considerable shelling and aerial activity.17th March 1916Support Line shelled.18th March 1916Posting19th March 1916Very fine weather20th March 1916Departure21st March 1916Battalion Orders21st March 1916Reliefs22nd of March 1916 Local Relief27th Mar 1916Reliefs27th March 1916Reliefs28th March 1916Poor Conditions29th March 1916Snow31st March 1916Reliefs1st April 1916In Support4th Apr 1916Reliefs4th April 1916Reliefs9th Apr 1916Reserve9th April 1916In Support 10th Apr 1916Reserve11th Apr 1916Reserve11th of April 1916 Camouflet Blown13th of April 1916Brigade Relief13th April 1916Battalion in billets21st April 1916Reliefs24th April 1916Battalion H.Q. London Cemetery & Extension, Somme battlefield. Received orders from Brigade about our relief at 0430 hours. Company training in attack on the Sunken Road. Start Your Research You may first want to search the WW1 Draft registration cards for basic information on individuals (see Draft cards section below). to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Rested in the afternoon. Companies were moved in to the Bois Moyen about midday where they started to work on a defensive line running South from La Rue Des Morts. Left Beaufort at 0300 hours. It gives some background information on the regiment and its battalions in the First World War, and goes into detail about the relevant resources that are 1 Officer proceeded to join the Battalion in the line, Moved up to the line in the evening and relieved 1st Devon Regt. Battalion was relieved at night by 16th Warwick Regt. 1 Officer and 5 men returned from English leave. Very bad weather, raining practically all day. (d.4th Nov 1914), Muskett Cecil Frederick. near Rocklincourt. Continued march to Valhoun. 5th Norfolk batillon. Directly after midnight 8th/9th we moved in to position. Situation quiet. Locke. NS2 to FALLOW from FAN, Handwritten Order from sender No. View Online How many are online? Moved from Support trenches in the early morning for the attack on Polderhoek Chateau. Battalion in the Front Line. Company paraded at 1000 hours under Capt. Training.23rd of October 1917More Moves23rd October 1917Marched to Ridge Wood, preparatory to going to the line again.24th October 1917Waiting for orders25th October 1917Battalion moved to Bedford House in Divisional Reserve.26th of October 1917Intermittent Shelling26th October 1917Battalion moved to Stirling Castle and was ordered to proceed to the trenches to relieve 1st Royal West Kent Regt.27th of October 1917 Quiet Time27th October 1917In the line.28th of October 1917Enemy Guns "Above Normal"28th October 1917Relieved at night by the 1st East Surrey Regt.29th October 1917At Bedford House. shelled30th April 1916Shelling1st May 1916In trenches2nd of May 1916Reliefs2nd May 1916Reliefs4th May 1916Arras shelled.5th May 1916Reliefs7th of May 1916Enemy Fires 1,500 Shells7th May 1916German Artillery bombardment8th May 1916Reliefs9th May 1916Village shelled.10th May 1916German Light Artillery active11th May 1916Reliefs16th May 1916Posting18th May 1916German Trench Mortaring & Heavy Artillery + 77's all along the subsector.19th May 1916Germans blew a large mine opposite 102 F.T. P13 to O.C's. Unit may be directed to render it on A.F.C. NS2 to FALLOW from FAN4th September 1916Handwritten Order from sender No. The journey continued through the night via Verona, Southern end of Lake Garda to Brescia where we arrived at 1030 hours. This article is designed to tell the true story of what happened to the 1/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment on 12th August 1915 at Kuchuck Anafarta Ova, Gallipoli, during World War One. Battalion warned to be prepared to move at once to support 95th Brigade. 12th October 1917Marched to Berthen. 29th November 1916Minenwerfer bombardment of our lines30th of November 1916 Enemy Baling Out30th November 1916Left Group operational Order No. Battalion in the Front Line in Oppy Wood sector. P2 to O.C's. "B" & "D" Coys. P7 to O.C's. Announcements. The summary includes a brief description of the collection(s) (usually including the covering dates of the collection), Note: Many records were destroyed by fire in the St. Louis Center in 1973. Our Artillery bombarded German trenches along our front from 2200 to 2230 hours to cover a raid by 15th Warwicks. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. Issued with Left Group Operation Order No.1. Not so good as the first, but quite a fair lot.19th October 1917Training and re-organising. 21st April 1918Relief21st April 1918Funeral22nd of April 1918 A Gas Attack22nd April 1918Quiet22nd April 1918Parades under Company arrangements.23rd of April 1918Constant Shelling23rd April 1918At about 0200 hours the enemy shelled Battalion H.Q. NS7 to FALLOW from FAN, Handwritten Order from sender No. 20th October 1917Practice attack in the afternoon for the B.G.C. Conditions in Front Line very bad, especially right company. front, shells falling close to Coy. oved up at 1730 hours to relieve 15th Royal Warwick Regt. Found guard for Brigade H.Q. A fighting patrol was sent in to Oppy Village but found 2nd East Surrey still holding there and had to return. Pte. and withdrew to Support in front of Inverness Copse.8th October 1917received orders to attack Polderhoek Chateau on the morning of the 9th in conjunction with 16th Warwicks on the right.9th Oct 19171st Norfolks attack Polderhoek ChateauIn the early hours 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment was involved in an attack on Polderhoek Chateau close to the Menin Road during the Third Battle of Ypres.9th October 1917Moved from Support trenches in the early morning for the attack on Polderhoek Chateau.10th of October 1917 "Intense Barrage" Endured10th October 1917Back in our original line with only 1 Officer left to organise 3 Companies.10th October 1917Report on Operations on 9th October 1917.11th of October 1917Snipers Active11th October 1917Stragglers coming in all morning. General routine carried out27th May 1917In camp. NS15 to FALLOW, Handwritten Order 0300 hours 5th September from sender No. NS19 to FALLOW5th September 1916Handwritten Order 0830 hours 5th September from sender No. joined21st of February 1917 Our Guns Active21st February 1917Reliefs21st February 1917In billets. The Battalion moved in to Support in the tunnels under Vichy Ridge where we relieved 11th Canadian Brigade. ( Through A.P.M. R. Francis left for UK prior to proceeding to Russia.6th April 1919Battalion V 1st Cheshire Regt7th April 1919Battalion moved to Gilley9th April 19195th Composite Battalion joined.12th April 1919Postings15th April 1919Posting 17th April 1919Battalion entrains18th April 1919Arrival20th April 1919Cadre. Percy is commemorated on the La-Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial in France which is dedicated to nearly 4000 officers and men who lost their lives from August to early October 1914 and who have no known grave. training.18th of November 1917121st Battery Moves19th of November 1917 Pioneers Move20th November 1917Moved from Bayenghem and marched to Harlettes.21st November 1917At Harlettes. The Battalion exchanged camp with the Bedford Regt. Major S.W. The working party of 100 worked on improving the Communications Trench known as Tired Trench. Marched 1400 hours to meet motors which did not arrive. At 1230 hours came under orders of 15th Inf. Battalion route march from 0500 to 0800 hours. These pins are available through the Norfolk County Public Libraries and the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum for $5.00 Read More left the Battalion13th February 1917Reliefs13th February 1917In Brigade Reserve.15th of February 1917Enemy TMs Fall Short15th February 1917Hospital Treatment17th of February 1917TMs Quiet17th February 1917Reliefs17th February 1917In trenches in Freme Du Bois sector.19th of February 1917Our Guns Active19th February 1917Draft of 12 O.R. At 0900 Companies training started in attack. Finding large digging and fatigue parties every night. Educational and Lewis Gun classes commenced. Relieved by 2nd K.O.S.B's. 24th September 1916Reliefs25th Sep 1916Attack Made25th of September 1916 Instructions for Tanks25th September 1916Attack Made26th September 1916At 1700 hours we left the trenches and marched back to Arrow Head Copse where we had tea and then on to camp at Oxford Copse. 14th Field Ambulance concert party gave entertainment in the theatre for two nights. "B" Company badly shelled by batteries in Bois Bernard. the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection. Left bivouac and marched to Longueval & Delville Wood. for work. 8th May 1918Shelling9th May 1918Heavy Artillery Fire10th of May 1918Gas Shells Used 10th May 1918A dull day. NS8 to FALLOW from FAN4th September 1916Handwritten Order from sender No. 11th of May 1918A Raid 11th May 1918Over the Top11th May 1918Congratulations11th May 1918Message12th May 1918Weather continued dull.13th May 1918Small working parties.14th May 1918Working party.15th of May 1918Our Heavies Busy 15th May 1918Working parties.16th May 1918Reliefs17th of May 1918Active Artillery17th May 1918Clean clothing18th May 1918Baths19th May 1918Major General Strickland visited20th May 1918Trench Work21st May 1918Working Parties21st May 1918Relieved during night 21st/22nd22nd of May 1918Enemy Active22nd May 1918Preparations23rd of May 1918Quiet Night23rd May 1918Relief completed24th May 1918Enemy Artillery very active25th May 1918Enemy active with Artillery & Trench Mortars26th May 1918Heavily shelliing27th May 1918Shelling28th May 1918Counter battery work.29th May 1918Direct hit30th of May 1918A Relief30th May 1918Working Parties31st May 1918Very quiet31st May 1918Arrivals and Departures for May 1918.1st June 1918Short Shells 2nd June 1918Shells3rd June 1918Shelling4th June 1918Observation Balloon and Aeroplane Downed5th of June 1918 Brigade Relief5th June 1918Day spent bathing and cleaning up6th June 1918Baths7th June 1918Training8th June 1918Battalion practice attack9th June 1918Sunday10th June 1918Company training 11th June 1918Inspection of Companies12th June 1918Baths13th of June 1918 Brigade Relief Completed13th June 1918Enemy activity not great14th June 1918Lewis Guns active15th of June 1918 Operation Proposed15th June 1918Enemy Artillery active16th June 1918Enemy Artillery firing at night.17th June 1918Trench Raid18th June 1918No great activity.19th June 1918Working parties20th of June 1918Situation Unchanged20th June 1918Working parties21st June 1918Working parties22nd of June 1918 Slight Activity22nd June 1918Working parties23rd June 1918Working parties24th June 1918Reliefs25th of June 1918WO95/1510/425th June 1918Improving trenches26th June 1918Trench Work29th of June 1918Enemy Guns Active1st of July 1918 Situation Unchanged7th of July 1918 Gas Shelling12th of July 1918Back Areas Bombed18th of July 1918 Our Guns Active24th of July 1918 Relief Completed28th of July 1918Quiet 31st of July 1918Relief Completed9th of August 1918 Training10th of August 1918 Training13th of August 1918Entraining Commenced15th of August 1918 Training21st of August 1918 Division Advances23rd of August 1918 Division Attacks24th of August 1918 5th Division Co-operates25th of August 1918Brigades Move26th of August 1918 Enemy Retreats27th of August 1918Quiet28th of August 1918 Situation Unchanged30th of August 1918 Advance Continues31st of August 1918 Counter-Attack1st of September 1918 Attack Sucessful2nd of September 1918Strongly Defended3rd of September 1918 Enemy Withdraws4th of September 1914An Easier March4th of September 1918Divisional Relief5th of September 1918Rest and Training9th April 19182nd half of Battalion under Major thurshall arrived in the early hours of the morning and billeted in the same village.17th of September 1918Back Areas Bombed18th of September 1918Attack Commences19th of September 1918Enemy Guns Quiet20th of September 1918 Quiet Time22nd of September 1918Field Guns Active30th of September 1918 Divisional Relief9th October 1918Operational Order No.5510th October 1918Operational Order No.56.
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