Reference
X550/5/3/1802
Title
War Diary for February 1918
Date free text
1-28 Feb 1918
Production date
From: 1918 To: 1918
Scope and Content
1-5 Feb 1918 - Beaulencourt
Training and Camp improvements.
6 Feb 1918
LT.E.Ellis struck off strength on proceeding to England for 6 months tour of duty. Joined 2nd Lt.W.Holmes 2nd LT.C.R.TRANTER 2nd LT.E.M.L.GREEN.
7 Feb 1918
The following officers and 299 Other Ranks posted to Batt from 8th Batt on disbanding -
Capt. R.B.Knight 2nd Lt.Oakley
Capt N C F NIXON 2nd Lt. Mallinson
2nd Lt.E.C.Webb 2nd Lt.P.W.Everett D.C.M.
2nd Lt.A.HAWKES M.C.
2nd Lt.H.L.Gudgeon 2nd Lt. R.C.Cowell
2nd Lt. E.Kinkead M.C. 2nd Lt. J.W.Bradfield
2nd Lt. R.Bland 2nd Lt. W.H.T.Cottrill
8-12 Feb 1918
Training. Batt beaten in Final of Div Football Cup by HAWKE. Batt.
2nd Lt.F.H.Shaw 2nd Lt.G.Theed struck off strength sick
13 Feb 1918 - counter attack area near Ribecourt-la-Tour
Batt moved into line near RIBECOURT relieving 6th Wiltshire. (19th Div.) in counter attack area.
16 Feb 1918
2nd Lt.Hinchliffe joined. 4 O.R. gassed.
17 Feb 1918
2nd Lt E.C.Webb Killed.
19 Feb 1918
Lt.C.Keith-Johnson rejoined from Hospl. 1 O.R. Killed.
20 Feb 1918 - West Wood Camp, Havrincourt
Batt relieved by 1st Artists Rifles in front line and proceeded to West Wood Camp.
21-23 Feb 1918
Camp Improvements commenced.
24 Feb 1918 - support line near Ribecourt-la-Tour
Battn relieved the 7th R.F. in Support line.
28 Feb 1918 - front line near Ribecourt-la-Tour
Battn relieved the 7th R.F. in Front line.
Language
English
Level of description
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