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War Diary for November 1916 1 Nov 1916 - Seneschal Farm and King's Road Relieved by 16/Royal Warwickshire Rgt as before & withdrew H.Q. A & B Coys to SENESCHAL farm. C & D.Coys to KINGS Road 2-4 Nov 1916 In Billets as above. Work on road around Billets. Training. Football &c. 5 Nov 1916 - Front Line Relieved 16/R.War.R. in trenches by day. Quiet night. 6 Nov 1916 In trenches. Lt.-Col.W.ALLASON D.S.O. took temporary command of 15th Infantry Bde. in absence of B.G.C. 7-8 Nov 1916 In trenches. Trenches exceptionally wet during this tour. Rain every day. Communication & COVER Trenches became flooded & much work required by Pioneer Battn. (1/6 A.& S.Highlanders) to compete with water. 9 Nov 1916 - Seneschal Farm and King's Road Relieved by 16/R.War.R. during the morning. During the relief the Enemy shelled PIONEER Trench heavily, Killing & wounding several of the Warwicks. 10-11 Nov 1916 In billets as before. Lt.Col.Allason D.S.O. returned from Brigade - 10th - & resumed command. 12 Nov 1916 In billets as before. Lt.Col.Allason D.S.O. left for Commanding Officers' Conference at 1ST.ARMY SCHOOL. Major J.J.MOYSE took over temporary command. 13 Nov 1916 - Front Line relieved 16/R.W.Rgt. in trenches during evening owing to shelling of PIONEER Trench on 9th inst. 14-16 Nov 1916 In trenches. trenches were much drier & greatly improved since last tour. Wire Entanglement much improved. 17 Nov 1916 - Seneschal Farm and King's Road Relieved by 16/R.War.Rgt. & withdrew to same billets. Relief complete 7.30 p.m. 18-22 Nov 1916 In Billets. Football. Training & Road Work continued 23 Nov 1916 - Front Line Relieved 16/R.War.R. in Trenches, 7.30 p.m. Quiet night 24-26 Nov 1916 In trenches as above. Trenches much improved by fine weather & constant work on communications &c. 27 Nov 1916 - Seneschal Farm and King's Road Relieved 7.0.p.m. by 2/K.O.S.B. (13th Brigade) this owing to 6th Division coming into XI Corps line & 5th Division taking up a new line with 2 Brigades in line & one out. 15th Infantry Brigade sideslips one subsection (one Bttn. front) to left & 13th Brigade closes up to left. 28-30 Nov 1916 Usual Billets. C.O. Adjt. & Officers reconnoitre new line (next subsection but one to left) on left of 1/NORFOLK Rgt. Weather very cold & frosty. Work on road round SENESCHAL farm & KINGS road continued. Officers joined during month: - nil Officers casualties during month: - nil REPORT ON OPERATIONS CARRIED OUT ON NIGHT 31st OCTOBER/1st Nov 1st BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT Ref. O.O.30, O.O.30/1, O.O.30/2 Ref.Sheet RICHEBOURG 1/10,000 1. A raid was carried out by the Battalion under my command to-night. 2. The raiding party was under the command of Captain C.A.S.MORRIS, and was divided into 4 platoons: - RIGHT PARTY No.1 commanded by 2/Lieut.WRIGHT. No.2 commanded by 2/Lieut.KINGDON LEFT PARTY No.3 commanded by 2/Lieut.DRAPER No.4 commanded by 2/Lieut.WOODFORD. Each platoon consisting of 20 other ranks 3. The intention, as enumerated in O.O.30, was to enter the enemy's trenches at S.22.c.6/6 and S.22.c.8/4, to inflict as many casualties and as much material damage as possible. The party left our trenches at 7.20 p.m. having cleared our own wire previously. 4. RIGHT PARTY This party found very heavy wire and came under M.G. fire from a point in the front line trench and, owing to bomb and rifle fire, were unable to get into the trench. They remained in position and later were able to effect an entry and join the Left Party. 5. LEFT PARTY. This party penetrated the enemy trench at 7.50 p.m. and completed [sic] surprised a patrol of Gremans, killing 5 and taking 3 prisoner. It was not found practicable to continue over the open to the support line, owing to the rough nature of the ground. Stops were formed and the party bombed inwards, one platoon pushing a considerable distance up the communication trench and one proceeding up the trench to join the Right Party. As a counter attack appeared imminent a withdrawal was ordered and carried out, covered by Lewis Guns according to programme, our wounded being first evacuated. 6. The trenches were found empty except for the above patrol, and no material was found. 7. At 8.45 p.m., 65th Battery (4.5 How.) opened rapid fire on point behind German front line, to silence hostile MINENWERFER. 8. The Bangalore Torpedoes were not used, but the men in charge of Torpedoe [sic] showed plenty of initiative and energy, pushing right up and putting their torpedoes in position. 9. The men carrying Stokes Bombs accompanying the Right Party threw their 2 bombs at a M.G. emplacement at S.22.c.80/35. Those with the Left Party had no opportunity, as there were no dug-outs. The bombs were brought back. 10. The enemy artillery did not fire except for a salvoe behind the O.B.L. He fired a number of MINENWERFER into ROPE STREET. Enemy put up one green rocket immediately before his artillery fired the salvoe. 11. Examination of prisoners taken is attached. 12. Casualties. 2/Lieut.WRIGHT wounded; 1 O.R. killed; 17 O.R. wounded, 2 O.R.missing. 13.The trenches are very similar to our own - floorboarded and with a low parados. Several dug-outs were entered and were very similar to those in our lines. The Salient does not appear to be held, but only patrolled. No dug-outs were found in the Communication Trench. 14. Two wounded men were seen helping each other back. It is probable that they were buried by a Minenwerfer at the end of SHETLAND TRENCH. 15. The Lewis Guns, pushed out to the lone tree opposite 30 post did not fire as they had no target. 16. The electric torches fixed to the rifles near the hand grip proved exceedingly useful, and the fact that the men had their faces blacked raised the morale of the men enormously. 17. A Demonstration against the enemy lines opposite No.23 Island was undertaken by a party of 6, under 2/Lt.SULLIVAN. This party left our lines at 6.30 p.m. and encountered and drove in enemy patrol of 3, and then waited until they heard sound of bombs and firing on left (about 8 p.m.) They then threw bombs into the enemy listening post., about S.28.a.3/1. Enemy replied with some rifle fire and the party withdrew, making as much noise as possible, firing several volleys. 2.0 a.m. A patrol went out from our lines 2.0 a.m. and searched the whole of the ground over which the raiding party had passed, but failed to find the 2 missing men. It is believed that they were buried in SHETLAND TRENCH by a large Minenwerfer which burst there. One man was seen early in the night helping a wounded man back and these 2 are the 2 who are missing. The body of the man killed was recovered. FURTHER REPORT ON OPERATIONS ON NIGHT 31st Oct./1st Nov. Proposals for the projected raid were submitted on the 25th ult., and approved on the 26th. Meanwhile the two Companies which had been holding that sector were ordered to submit names of men who could be considered fit to take part. Owing to casualties on the SOMME, the choice was very restricted, and arrangements had to be made to give further instruction in live bomb throwing to the majority of those selected. To minimise the risk of confusion in the dark, four platoons of 20 men each, under an Officer, were formed. These platoons were composed of four sections, each under a N.C.O. Enlargements of an aeroplane photo were made and issued to group leaders. The trenches were also staked out on the ground and the attack practised, first by the Demonstration method, then by the whole party. This was done twice by day, and when all the groups understood their role, by night also. We moved into the trenches on the morning of the 28th ult., and frequent patrols were sent out to acquaint all the men with NO MAN'S LAND. The two weak points were found to be in the same state, and it was arranged to make the raid on the 31st, as the new moon would afford some light and facilitate movement, and the Germans would probably be less vigilant in consequence. It was arranged to follow the line of the two drains, these would afford some cover in the event of failure. Bangalore torpedoes were carried by each leading platoon, in case the wire could not be cut by hand. They were not eventually required. The Right and Left leading platoons were to enter enemy trench at A and B, and forming stops composed of a Lewis Gun section and a Bombing section, were to work inwards, to join up and then work up the communication trench to C. The Right and Left rear platoons were to advance past the stops and follow the line of the ditch to points E and F. At these points Bombing stops were to be formed and the other two sections were to work inwards and join up with the leading platoons. By this means it was hoped to secure a good bag of prisoners. The Lewis Gun sections of the rear platoons were to remain in NO MAN'S LAND in a position to cover retirement. On the left one Bde.M.G. was in readiness to enfilade the German line towards COUR D'AVOUE, and on our right two Bde M.G's were ready to sweep the German parapet on the right of our point of entry. The Lewis Gun was also pushed forward through CANADIAN ORCHARD to enfilade a part of the line the Machine Guns could not touch. A Demonstration was also arranged for 500 yds. to the East of B by an Officer patrol with 6 O.R. This was to operate immediately the Germans took alarm. The Officer Commanding left group R.F.A. had prepared a programme which could be brought into effect on the signal being given. A signal code was arranged, one flash with a torch signifying that an entry into the first line had been effected, etc., etc. A telephone wire was also laid but did not work satisfactorily. ACCOUNT OF THE OPERATIONS On the left the leading platoon was able to enter the enemy trench without being observed, and forming the stop as arranged worked to the right. The rear platoon following on close behind found it impossible to continue along the drain as the ground was impossible. They proceeded some distance up the communication trench towards C, driving the Germans in front of them and taking 3 prisoners. They then formed a stop. The left leading platoon now got in touch with the right leading platoon which had just succeeded in entering. The leading section of the right platoon, consisting of Wire-cutters and Bombers, was fired at on approaching the German wire. Heavy rifle and machine Gun fire was opened on them from the right, and numerous casualties were caused by enemy bombs. The wire was proved to be thicker than they expected, and under the heavy fire it was impossible to place the Bangalore torpedo in position. They therefore moved a little to their left and succeeded in getting in where the wire was not so thick. Their Lewis Gun was brought into action on the German parados. A party was organised to bomb up the trench and capture the machine gun, but the Germans were reinforced and began to outflank the party, so Capt.Morris gave out the code word "KING'S CROSS" for the retirement. Two Stokes mortar bombs were thrown into the German machine gun emplacement, and under cover of the Lewis Gun stop the party made an orderly retirement as pre-arranged, the several wounded men being carried back first on stretchers. An attempt to follow up into NO MAN'S LAND was prevented by fire from the Lewis Gun stop. Our artillery opened covering fire and silenced a Minenwerfer which was doing considerable damage in and behind our front line. The Demonstration on the right met a hostile patrol of 3 men, drove them back and bombed a German advanced post. They then withdrew firing, having fulfilled their mission. The raiding party remained in the enemy trenches about 3/4 of an hour. They were found to be very similar to our own, with trench boards and low timbered dug-outs. Nine Germans are reported killed and three were brought back prisoners. In addition they must have suffered severely from our Machine and Lewis Gun fire and bombs. Our casualties were: - killed 1 O.R.; wounded, 1 Officer and 17 O.R.; missing 5 O.R. Three of these are believed to have been buried by a Minenwerfer in the communication trench after their return to our line. A patrol went out to search for the missing men the same night, and a second strong patrol also went as far as the German wire the next night to try and bring back the body of a man who by day could be seen close up to it; nothing could be found. Special precautions were taken to prevent all rattling. Oil bottles were removed fro mrifles, the men carried a bandolier and two Mills bombs in each pocket. They were all carefully examined first and the ends of the pins pinched to ensure easy extraction. The bomb supply proved sufficient. Electric torches were fixed on the rifles near the hand grip and proved most useful. Burnt cork was used to black faces. This operation caused much hilarity and certainly raised the morale. The bayonets were also dulled with soot and oil. Cords were taken out to assist in keeping connection and distance in the dark. A rough sketch is attached. Dear Col.Allason, Please see attached and return. I need not say I add my own congratulations. I have already told you so. Yours, (sd) M.TURNER, Brigadier General, Commanding 15th Infantry Brigade XI Corps 676/103 1st Nov., 1916 G.O.C. 5th Division I should be glad if you will ask the G.O.C. 15th Infantry Brigade to convey to Lt.Col.Allason, D.S.O., and the Officers and men of 1st Bedfordshire Regt., my appreciation and thanks for the successful raid carried out by them last night. The operation was skilfully planned, and carried out with a fine fighting spirit, and the damage done to the enemy and the capture of the prisoners was most commendable (sd) R.HAKING, Lieut.General Commanding XI Corps 5th Division 2nd Nov., 1916 15th Infy. Bde. Please let Col.Allason see this letter from the Corps Commander. I also congratulate him and his Battalion most heartily. Please return. (sd) R.B.STEPHENS, Major Gen., Commanding 5th Division XI Corps No. I.G.8/21 REPORT ON THE EXAMINATION OF 2 PRISONERS OF THE 6th BAV. REGT., 6th BAV. DIV., III BAV. CORPS, CAPTURED AT S.22.c.6.6. ON THE NIGHT OF THE 31st OCT/1st NOV. History No.1 is a reservist and served active from 1910 - 1912 in the 19th Bav. Regt. He was mobilised on the 4th August, 1914, and joined the 21st Bav. Regt. he was wounded in the leg towards the end of August, 1914 and remained in hospital until February, 1915, and then returned to the Depot of the 21st. Bav. Regt. He was sent out to the front again in July, 1916, to join the 21st Bav. Regt. He and about 20 other men of the 21st Bav. Regt. were transferred to the 6th Bav.Regt. about the middle of August, 1916, owing to the heavy casualties the 6th Bav. Regt. had suffered at VERDUN. Since being with the 6th Bav. Regt. this man seems to have spent most of the time in the rest station, as his leg was still very troublesome, and only returned to the regiment about 14 days ago. No.2. belongs to the 1915 class, was called up for service on the 1st March, 1915, and received his training at the Depot of the 6th Bav. Regt. He joined the 6th Bav. Regt. at the front on 27th July, 1915. This man has gone through the VERDUN fighting, was buried by the explosion of a shell at FLERS, and sent to a rest station. He returned to duty about 8 days ago. Order of Battle. From North to South: - 13th Bav.Regt., 6th Bav.Regt., 11th Bav.Regt., all of the 6th Bav.Div. This Order of Battle confirms that given by the officer prisoner of the 10th Bav.Regt. captured North of NEUVE CHAPELLE on the 21st October. Company Strength. No.1 prisoner belongs to the 4th Company, which has a strength of about 240 men, of these about 40-50 men are "abkommandiort" (detached) for various duties. No.2 prisoner belongs to the 8th Company, which has a strength of about 200 men, 40 of these are "abkommandiort", Neither of the prisoners are able to give much information about the composition of the recent drafts, they said these mostly consisted of returned wounded men and young recruits, but did not know what class they belonged to. Reliefs and Rest Billets. Reliefs are carried out every 5 days by battalions. One battalion holds the front line, and one battalion is in reserve line near LORGIES. The remaining battalion of the regiment is in rest billets at PETIT HANTAY, where they live in barracks. The last relief took place on the 31st October and was completed by 9 p.m. (English time). Rations Their rations are very indifferent. There is no issue of fresh meat now, only tinned meat is served out. The bread ration has been cut down to one-third of a loaf per man per day, it used to be half a loaf a day. Trolley Line. No.2 prisoner, who belongs to the 8th Company, had been detailed for the "Transport Trupp" (Transport Section) of the 6th Bav.Regt. This section consists of 15 men, whose duty is to bring up on the trolley line R.E. stores and rations for the battalion in front line. The prisoner states that the R.E.stores come from DON, and are brought up as far as SALOME HALT (B.3.b.) on a light Field Railway. From SALOME HALT as far as the LA BASSEE Road (A.6.b.) the trucks are drawn by horses, From the LA BASSEE Road up to the entrance to ADALBERT ALLEY the men have to push the trucks (for trolley line used see sketch map attached [not attached][) The "Transport Trupp" only works at night, and on average they make about two journeys between the LA BASSEE Road and the front line per night. This Section lives in a dug-out at about B.2.d.4.9. General No.2 prisoner's Coy. went into the SOMME fighting about 240 men strong and came out with 63 men, having suffered many casualties from their own artillery fire. He does not think the 6th Bav. Div.will take part in the SOMME fighting again, as they were severely handled both at VERDUN and on the SOMME, and the men would consider it a punishment if they were sent down again. One of the prisoners has a brother 46 years old, belonging to the untrained Landsturm class, who was called up for service two months ago in SILESIA. W.M.BECKWITH, Captain, General Staff, XI Corps 3-11-16 OPERATION ORDER No.32 1st BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 4th Nov., 1916. 1. The Battalion will relieve the 16/R.Warwickshire Regiment in the trenches to-morrow. 2. Reliefs. "A" Coy. will relieve right firing line Coy. Leading platoon will pass KING'S CROSS 9.30 a.m. Coys will march by sections at 200 yds. interval, and will draw Gum Boots on their way in to the trenches. "C" Coy. will follow "A" and will relieve Coy. in support at RICHMOND TERRACE. "B" will follow "C" and will relieve left firing line Coy. "D" Coy. will follow "B" and will be in the O.B.L. H.Qrs. will follow "D" Coy. 3. Feet. O.C.Coys. will see that all the men's feet are rubbed with oil before proceeding to the trenches, and a certificate to this effect will be rendered to the Orderly Room, 4. Posts which cannot be relieved in daylight will be relieved as soon as it is dark. 5. Stores. A list of stores that have been taken over will be sent to Bn.H.Qrs. as soon as possible after relief. 6. Transport Officer will make arrangements for fetching Officers' Mess Stores and Kit from billets. He will also arrange for Officers' trench stores to be taken to KING'S CROSS OPERATION ORDER No.33 1st BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 8th Nov., 1916 1. The Bn. will be relieved by the 16/Royal Warwickshire Regt. to-morrow, commencing about 10 a.m. 2. Coys. will proceed to their usual billets. 3. Posts. which cannot be relieved in daylight will be relieved as soon as it is dark. 4. O.C. "C" Coy. will leave an Officer to conduct these reliefs back. 5. Owing to KING'S ROAD and other places being under water, Gum Boots will be taken out of the trenches. I will make arrangements to send them back later. 6. Stores. A list of stores to be handed over will reach Bn.H.Q. by 8 a.m. at latest. 7. Transport Officer will make all necessary arrangements. OPERATION ORDER No.34 1st BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 12th Nov., 1916 1. The Bn. Will relieve the 16/R.Warwickshire Regt. in the trenches to-morrow. 2. Reliefs. "C" Coy. will relieve right firing line Coy. Leading platoon will pass KING'S CROSS at 4.0 p.m. Coys will march by sections at 200 yds. interval and draw Gum Boots on the way to trenches. "D" Coy. will follow "C" and relieve left firing line Coy. "A" will follow "D" and will relieve Coy. in Support. "B" Coy. will follow "A" and will relieve O.B.L. H.Qrs. will follow "B". 3. Feet. O.C.Coys. will see that all the men's feet are rubbed with oil before proceeding to the trenches, and a certificate to this effect will be rendered to the Orderly Room. 4. Stores. A list of Stores that have been taken over will be sent to Bn.H.Qrs. as soon as possible after relief. 5. Transport Officer will make arrangements for fetching Officers' Mess Stores and Kit from billets. He will also arrange for Officers' trench stores to be taken to KING'S CROSS. 6. O.B."B" Coy. will send 2 men 6.0 p.m. tonight to report to N.C.O. i.c Gum Boot Store at BREWERY CORNER. These men will rejoin their Coy. to-morrow morning. OPERATION ORDER No. 35 1st BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 16th Nov., 1916 1. The Bn. will be relieved by the 16/Royal Warwickshire Regiment to-morrow, commencing about 5 p.m. 2. Companies will proceed to their usual billets. 3. Stores. A list of Stores to be handed over will reach Battalion Headquarters by 10 a.m. at latest. 4. Transport. The Transport Officer will make all necessary arrangements. OPERATION ORDER No. 36 1st BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 22nd Nov., 1916 1. The Battalion will relieve the 16th Royal Warwickshire Regiment in the trenches to-morrow. 2. Reliefs. "A" Company will relieve right firing line Company. Leading platoon will pass KING'S CROSS at 4.0 p.m. Companies will march by sections at 200 yards interval, and draw Gum Boots on the way to the trenches. "B" Company will follow "A" Company and relieve left firing line Company. "C" Company will follow "B" Company and will relieve Company in Support. "D" Company will follow "C" Company and relieve O.B.L. Headquarters will follow "D" Company. 3. Feet. O.C.Companies will see that all the men's feet are rubbed with oil before proceeding to the trenches, and a certificate to this effect will be rendered to the Orderly Room. 4. Stores. A list of Stores that have been taken over will be sent to Battalion Headquarters as soon as possible after relief. 5. Transport Officer will make arranging [sic] for fetching Officer's Mess Stores and Kit from billets. he [sic] will also arrange for Officers' trench stores to be taken to KING'S CROSS. 6. O.C. "A" Company will send 2 men at 6 p.m. to-night to report to N.C.O. i/c Gum Boot Store at BREWERY CORNER. These men will rejoin their Company to-morrow morning. 7. Companies will render a report of the number of Gum Boots drawn, and when relieved, of the number of Gum Boots returned to Store. A report will also be rendered by 6 p.m. daily certifying that men's feet have been rubbed and boots changed twice during the previous 24 hours, and that socks have been changed once in that period. OPERATION ORDER No. 37 1st BATTALION BEDFORDSHIRE REGIMENT 26th Nov., 1916 1. The Bn. will be relieved by the 2/K.O.S.B. to-morrow, commencing about 5 p.m. 2. Coys. will proceed to their usual billets 3. Stores. A list of stores to be handed over will reach Bn. H.Qrs. by 10 a.m. at latest. 4. Transport. The Transport Officer will make all necessary arrangements. 5. O.C. "B" Coy. will have 3 guides at the junction of the O.B.L. and the RUE de CAILLOUX at 2 p.m. 6. O.C.Companies will hand over to the relieving unit a list of stores, and a written report containing all information about the line and of the work done and proposed, together with any sketch maps that may be in their possession. Particular attention will be paid to statements about, and sketches of, the state of our own wire. 7. O.C.Companies will render a certificate of the number of Gum Boots returned to Store, taking care that the exact number drawn are returned. 8. All trench maps issued from this Office will be retained. OPERATION ORDER No. 38 1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment 30th Nov., 1916 1. The Bn will relieve the 16/R.Warwickshire Regt. in the trenches to-morrow. 2. Reliefs "C" Coy. will relieve the right firing line Coy. and will leave their billets by sections at 200 yds. interval, so as the leading section reaches Bn.H.Q. LANSDOWNE HOUSE S.3.d.7/9, by 10.0 a.m. "D" Coy. will follow "C" and will relieve left firing line Coy. "A" will follow "D" and relieve the right Support Coy. "B" will follow "A" and relieve left Support Coy. H.Q. will follow "B" and will be in LANSDOWNE REDOUBT. 3. Signalling Officer will arrange to take over all telephones in the line during the morning. 4. Feet O.C.Coys. will see that all the men's feet are rubbed with oil before proceeding to the trenches. A certificate to this effect will be rendered to Orderly Room. 5. Stores. A list of stores that have been taken over will be sent to Bn.H.Q. as soon as possible after relief. 6. Transport Officer will make arrangements for fetching Officer' Mess Stores and Kit from Billets. He will also arrange for Officers' trench stores to be taken up. 7. O.C.Coys. will render a report by 6 p.m. daily, certifying that men's feet have been rubbed and boots changed twice during the previous 24 hours, and that socks have been changed once in that period. 8. Completion of relief will be reported by orderlies.

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Allason, Walter,
Moyse, John Jenkins,
Morris, Charles Alan Smith,
Wright,
Kingdon, J.P.,
Draper,
Woodford,
Sullivan,
Turner, Martin Newman,
Haking, Richard Cyril Bryne,
Stephens, Reginald Byng,
Beckwith, W.M.

1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment, 16th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, football, 15th Infantry Brigade, 1st/6th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, 1st Army, football, weather, 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers, 13th Infantry Brigade, 6th Division, XI Corps, 5th Division, 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment, maps, land weaponry, 65th Battery Royal Field Artillery, prisoners of war, photographs, telephone, local references drainage, Germans, 6th Bavarian Regiment, 6th Bavarian Division, III Bavarian Corps, 19th Bavarian Regiment, 21st Bavarian Regiment, 11th Bavarian Regiment, 13th Bavarian Regiment, 10th Bavarian Regiment, food & drink, bread, clothing, trench foot, Kings Road [Givenchy], Seneschal Farm [la Couture], Cover Trench [la Couture], Pioneer Trench [Somme], Rope Street [Festubert], Shetland Trench [la Couture], Cour d'Avoue, Canadian Orchard [la Couture], King's Cross [la Couture], Verdun, Flers, Neuve-Chapelle, Lorgies, Petit Hantay, Salome, Don, la Bassee, Silesia, Richmond Terrace [la Couture], Adelbert Alley [la Couture], Brewery Corner [la Couture], Rue de Cailloux [Festubert], Lansdowne House [Festubert], Lansdowne Redoubt [Festubert]