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War Diary for October 1916 1 Oct 1916 - Vignacourt Billets VIGNACOURT. 2 Oct 1916 Billets VIGNACOURT 3 Oct 1916 Billets VIGNACOURT. "C" Company under Captain R.O.WYNNE rejoined from 4th Army School, FLEXICOURT. 4 Oct 1916 - Dernancourt Billets VIGNACOURT. At 11.15 a.m. the Battalion left in Motor buses (French) for DERNANCOURT arriving about 4 p.m. Battalion Headquarters at E.20.d.9/5. Ref.Map.ALBERT, 1/40,000 5 Oct 1916 Billets DERNANCOURT. 4 Other Ranks joined from Base. 6 Oct 1916 Billets DERNANCOURT 7 Oct 1916 Billets DERNANCOURT. Divisional Commander inspected the Brigade 4 p.m. Sick wastage week ending 7th 2 Other Ranks. 8 Oct 1916 Billets DERNANCOURT. 6 Other Ranks joined from Base. 9 Oct 1916 Billets DERNANCOURT. 2nd Lieutenant A.M.B.GAZE Sick to England. 10 Oct 1916 - front line near Bazentin-le-Grand. Billets DERNANCOURT. The Battalion left at 7.20 a.m. for BAZENTIN-le-GRAND arriving at about 1 p.m. Battalion rested here for 4 hours. At 5 p.m. the Battalion left to relieve the 20th Bn.Cheshire Regiment taking up a line from M.24.b.4/4 to N.19.a.4/2 ref Map 57c S.W. with 2nd Bn.Royal Scots Fusiliers on our Right and the 17th Bn.Kings Liverpool Regiment on our Left. The relief complete at 2.30 a.m. on the 11th. The Battalion was heavily shelled twice on its way up to this relief. Battalion Headquarters N.19.a.3.1. 11 Oct 1916 About 4 a.m. orders received that the Battalion will take over the frontage of the 17th Bn.Kings Liverpool regt at 6.30 a.m. relief complete at 3.30 p.m. Frontage now held by the Battalion was from M.24.b4/4 to M.24.a.4/4. Ref.Map: - France 57c.S.W. During the night a party under 2nd Lieutenant L.H.WALKER dug an assembly trench for the morrow. About midnight the Battalion received orders that the Battalion would attack the next day, the 12th October, Casualties 5 Other Ranks Killed. 7 Other Ranks wounded. 12 Oct 1916 Battalion engaged during the morning preparing for the attack. Lt.Colonel H.S.POYNTZ wounded whilst explaining plan of attack to Company Commanders 1t 11 a.m. On October 12th the 89th Brigade were ordered to attack the enemy's trenches in conjunction with the 90th Brigade on the Right and the 9th Division on the left. the frontage allotted to the 89th Brigade was from M.24.b[sic a?].4/4 to about M.24.b.4/4. reference Map Sheet 57.c.S.W. ZERO HOUR was at 2.5 p.m. At about 11 a.m. on the morning of the attack a party of Germans (2 Officers and about 50 men) appeared in GIRD TRENCH without arms about M.24.b.0/5. they made signs of surrender, but hesitated to come over for fear of being shot, 2nd Lieut.H.G.FYSON however went out and spoke to the German Officer who got back into the trench, but just as he got in, someone fired a shot at him, after this they did not come over. The attack commenced at 2.5 p.m., but owing to our trenches not facing the objective the Companies on the Left had to make almost a Right Form across the enemy's front which was only 250 yards away. The attack was made in four waves. "C" & "D" Coys forming the first two waves, "C" Coy under Lieutenant R.HOPKINS on the Right and "D" under Captain L.F.BEAL, "B" Company formed 3rd wave and constituted of Nettoyeurs under Captain E.S.M.POYNTZ. "A" Company formed the 4th wave in support under Lieutenant W.WHITE, the distance between each wave was 100 yards. At 2.5 p.m. the first wave left its assembly trenches and all went well until it reached a small ridge about 60 yards in front , when it came under terrific Machine Gun and Rifle Fire from the left and front in GIRD TRENCH, causing many casualties. They pushed on and got within 50 yards of GIRD TRENCH, but the fire was so great that they were held up owing to having so many casualties. 2nd Lieut.H.G.FYSON Killed and 2nd Lieut P.J.REISS wounded at 2.10 p.m. Here they had to lie out until nightfall, as the 17th Bn.Kings Liverpool Regiment on their left were also held up and could not get on. 2nd Lieut.T.J.G.REYNOLDS wounded at 2.15 p.m. of which he subsequently died, a few hours later. 2nd Lieut.F.J.CHADWICK Killed 2.20 p.m. Lieutenant W.WHITE Killed 2.30 p.m. The two Companies on the Right "C" and "D" Companies made better progress and passed over the Southern end of GIRD TRENCH towards BAYONET TRENCH. they also came under heavy machine Gun Fire from GIRD SUPPORT Trench and got held up. (At this time about 3 p.m. 2nd Lieut.W.H.BIRD and 2nd Lieut.L.H.WALKER were killed). On "B" Company reinforcing them they pushed on again and captured about 200 yards of BITE TRENCH which was a shallow communication trench and much blown in and running perpendicularly from our front line across the neutral ground towards BAYONET TRENCH and to within about 50 yards of the latter. seeing that GIRD SUPPORT TRENCH and BAYONET TRENCH were very strongly held and being under very heavy enfilade fire from GIRD SUPPORT TRENCH Captain E.S.M.POYNTZ and Lieut.R.HOPKINS decided it was useless to attempt to get further, so they dug in along the captured portion of BITE TRENCH. This they did under heavy enfilade fire, but by 5 p.m. they had well consolidated their ground. They also got into touch with the 17th Bn.Mancjester Regiment on their right by joining up a trench [in] the MANCHESTERS front line to about half way down BITE TRENCH in touch with "B" and "C" Companies. This portion of BITE TRENCH was converted by "B" & "C" Companies into a magnificent fire Trench and is very important owing to the observation that can be obtained from it. half of "A" Company converted the Southern portion of GIRD TRENCH and placed a block about 70 yards up. An attempt was made to cut a trench from here to contact up to "D" Company who were isolated and digging in about 70 yards to the West of GIRD TRENCH, but this had to be given up owing to the enemy's fire on this point. All hopes were given up of trying to get touch with "D" Company under Captain L.F.BEAL who was isolated with about 50 men, several messages were sent, but the runners were either killed or wounded. Eventually 2nd Lieutenant J.P.PITTS got back to Headquarters with a message and he took back orders for Captain BEAL to withdraw to his original position after dark, this he successfully did by crawling and got his party in about dawn. The total gains of the day were about 200 yards of BITE TRENCH and about 70 yards of GIRD TRENCH. the Battalion did magnificently and were the only Battalion to gain any ground on the whole of the Corps Front, all the others having to withdraw to their front trenches. Lieutenant R.HOPKINS and 2nd Lieut.J.P.PITTS were both slightly wounded and remained at duty. The night passed quietly and the enemy did not counterattack. 13 Oct 1916 - en route to Switch Trench west of Flers The day passed off quietly. The enemy were observed to be relieving just about dusk. At about 8 p.m. some bombing was heard in front of the Manchester Regiment on our right. About 8.10 p.m. in GIRD TRENCH No.16441 Sergt.F.Brown successfully bombed a party of the enemy, capturing one, who was a Saxon. This proved important, as it showed that a relief had taken place, as Bavarians had occupied the trench during the attack on October 12th. The Battalion was relieved by the 18th Bn.Kings Liverpool Regiment on the night of 13th October. relief complete by 6.30 a.m. 14th October. The Battalion then withdrew to Reserve Trenches West of FLERS arriving at 7.30 a.m. October 14th. Officers = 10 Killed 5 Died of Wounds 1 Wounded 1 Wounded at Duty 3 Other Ranks = 242 Killed 49 Missing 49 Wounded & Missing 2 Wounded 125 Shell Shock 5 Wounded at Duty 12 A Draft of 10 Other Ranks joined from Base. 14 Oct 1916 - Montauban-de-Picardie At 9.30 a.m. the Battalion left SWITCH TRENCH, West of FLERS and marched into bivouac near MONTAUBAN S.26.c. ref map 57.c.S.W., arriving at 12 noon. Sick wastage week ending 14th 4 Other Ranks. Captain E.S.M.POYNTZ left to proceed to School at ALDERSHOT for special course. 15 Oct 1916 Battalion in bivouac near MONTAUBAN. S.26.c. 16 Oct 1916 - Flers Trench and Mametz Wood Battalion in bivouac near MONTAUBAN, S.26.c. Lieutenant R.HOPKINS took over command of "B" Company. 2nd Lieutenant R.E.OAKLEY took over command of "A" Company. At 5.30 p.m. the Battalion left to relieve the 18th Bn.Kings Liverpool Regiment in FLERS trench and became reserve to 21st Brigade. relief completed by 11.30 p.m. The strength of the Battalion in trenches was "A", "B", "C", "D" Coys each 2 Officers and 50 men, Headquarters 4 Officers 107 men under command of Major J.W.H.T.DOUGLAS. remainder of Battalion were left with 1st Line Transport near MAMETZ WOOD. Battalion occupied trench from M.36.d.3/3 to M.36.c.8/9. (France 57c S.W.). "B" Company Right, "D", "A" & "C" Companies Left. Casualties NIL. 17 Oct 1916 FLERS TRENCH (Reserve). All available men employed on cleaning and improving trench occupied by Battalion. Casualties Nil. 18 Oct 1916 FLERS TRENCH (Reserve). 21st Brigade attacked at 3.40 a.m. Battalion was warned to be in readiness to carry stretchers, but were not required. Working Parties of 2 Officers and 80 men employed on deepening Aeroplane Trench from Support to Front Line. Casualties 2 O.R. Killed. 3 O.R. wounded. A Draft of 11 O.R. joined. Lieutenant R.L.SHAW transferred to England Sick (fractured skull). 19 Oct 1916 FLERS TRENCH (Reserve). Battalion made responsible for maintenance of part of main communication Trenches FISH ALLEY (M.36.b.2/4) and PIONEER LANE (M.36.a.6/7). Half available of 2 Officers and 100 men worked on these in morning and half in afternoon. Casualties 2 O.R. wounded. 20 Oct 1916 FLERS TRENCH (Reserve) Work as on 19th. Casualties 1 O.R. wounded. 21 Oct 1916 FLERS TRENCH (Reserve) Work as before. casualties 1 O.R.Killed, 2 O.R. wounded. 2nd Lieutenant D.P.CROSS appointed Adjutant of 17th Bn.Kings Liverpool Regiment as from 21/9/16. 22 Oct 1916 - Mametz Wood Camp FLERS TRENCH (Reserve). Battalion relieved by 30th Australian Battalion. Relief complete by 3.30 p.m. The Battalion then withdrew to bivouac at MAMETZ WOOD CAMP, S.20.a. (France 57c S.W.) Casualties Nil. 23 Oct 1916 MAMETZ WOOD CAMP. 24 Oct 1916 - Buire MAMETZ WOOD CAMP. Battalion left at 8.30 a.m. for billets at BUIRE arriving at 1 p.m. 25 Oct 1916 Battalion in Billets at BUIRE. Reference map ALBERT 1/40.000. 26 Oct 1916 - en route for Doullens The Battalion left BUIRE to entrain for DOULLENS. "C" and "D" Companies under Captain R.O.WYNNE left at 12.30 p.m. to entrain at MERICOURT. Headquarters, "A" & "B" Companies left at 1 p.m. to entrain at DERNANCOURT. Battalion arriving at DOULLENS 6 a.m. on 27th and marched to billets at MONDICOURT arriving at 8.30 a.m. 89th Brigade came under VII Corps, Third Army. 27 Oct 1916 - Mondicourt Billets MONDICOURT. About 6 miles N.E. of DOULLENS ref.Map LENS Sheet II, 1/100,000. A draft of 10 P.R. [sic] joined from Base. Information received that No.14115 Lce.Cpl.A.Trowbridge had been awarded the Military Medal. 28 Oct 1916 Billets MONDICOURT. captain L.F.BEAL appointed Town Major of POMMIERS [sic]. Lieutenant H.de.BURIATTE joined and posted to "A" Company. Sick Wastage week ending 28th 3 Other Ranks. 29 Oct 1916 - Pommier Billets MONDICOURT. 2nd Lieutenant J.P.PITTS took over command of "D" Company. Lieutenant N.V.DABELL left to relieve Captain H.A.W.PEARSE as Adjutant to 30th Divisional School. At 12.30 p.m. Battalion left for Billets at POMMIER. arriving at 3.30 p.m. Battalion Headquarters at W.25.c.3/9. Ref.Map RANSART 1/10,000. 30 Oct 1916 - front line trenches at Berles-au-Bois Billets POMMIER. Captain H.A.W.PEARSE rejoined from 30th Divisional School and took over command of "A" Company from 2nd Lieut.R.E.OAKLEY. Captain L.F.BEAL appointed A.D.C. (temporary) to G.O.C., 30th Division. Lieutenant H.E.MUDFORD appointed Town Major of POMMIER. At 12.30 p.m. the Battalion left to relieve the 1/4th Bn.Lincolnshire Regiment in the trenches at BERLES in front of MONCHY. relief completed by 2.45 p.m. Battalion held line from W.23.c.9/7 Left to W.28.d.6/6 Right with 17th Bn.Kings Liverpool Regiment on our Right and 2nd Bn.Yorkshire Regiment on our Left. Dispositions as follows: - RIGHT "C" Company. CENTRE "B" Company. LEFT "A" Company. RESERVE "D" Company. Not a shot fired during relief A very quiet day and night. 31 Oct 1916 Trenches BERLES. A quiet day & night. Draft of 7 O.R. joined from Base. 1 O.R. wounded Self-Inflicted. Secret 89th Infantry Brigade Operation Order No. 59 by Brigadier general the Hon. F. C. Stanley D.S.O. Headquarters 11.x.1916. Reference attached plan 1/10,000 1. The Fourth British and Sixth French Armies will continue the attack to-morrow, 12th October, at an hour zero to be notified later. the whole XV. Corps is attacking. The 30th Division will have on its Right 12th Division, on its Left the 9th Division of the III Corps. Boundaries are shewn on the attached plan. The troops believed to be opposite us are 6th Bavarian Reserve Division and the 6th Active (Brandenberg) Division. 2. The 30th Division will capture and consolidate the objective indicated by the BROWN line on the attached plan. The operation is to be conducted in three stages: - (i) At Zero the Artillery barrage will begin and the Infantry will advance to the attack and establish itself on the GREEN line. (ii) At Zero + 20 the Infantry will advance to the BROWN line which will be consolidated. (iii) After the capture of the BROWN line, every effort will be made to establish posts on the approximate line marked in red - o - o - o - o - o - o - o - o -, so as to obtain observation to the North. It is intended later to join up these posts so as to form a trench of departure for subsequent operations. 3. The 89th Infantry Brigade will be on the Left of the 30th Division attack, with boundaries as shewn on the attached plan. The attack will be carried out with two Battalions in the front line, one in support, and one in reserve. The 2nd Battn Bedfordshire Regt. will be on the Right. The 17th Battalion K. L. R. will be on the Left. The 20th Battalion K.L.R. will be in Support. The 19th Battalion K.L.R. will be in Reserve. The dividing line between the objective of 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment and 17th Battalion K.L.R. will be a line (Shewn in YELLOW on the Plan) drawn from their present point of junction to M.18.c.6/2. thence to M.18.c.8/8 to M.18.b.0/4. Consolidation 4. The first objective will be consolidated by the R.E. by a series of strong points, approximate position shewn on attached plan. The second objective will be consolidated by the Infantry in the first instance, by the conversion of the Northern portion of GIRD SUPPORT and LIME TRENCH and the construction of a series of posts across the interval between. Exploiting a success. 5. Every effort is to be made to establish posts on the RED line to which detachments of Infantry and Lewis Guns will be pushed out. Approximate positions to be occupied: - M.18.a.8/3 (to command trough running through M.12.c.) M.18.b.8/5 (observation over S. edge of LE BARQUE) Method of Attack 6. Battalions will be assembled by Dawn October 12th 1916. Battalions will attack in four waves, the third wave of each Battalion being detailed to act as Nettoyeurs. The 17th Battalion K.L.R. will detail a special detachment for the purpose of ensuring that contact is maintained with the right of III Corps. The frontage of this Battalion has been lessened in order to ensure that touch is not lost. On reaching the first objective the 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment will capture as much of BITE TRENCH as the Barrage permits. The Assault will take place under cover of: - (a) machine Guns firing overhead fire from sites selected by the Officer Commanding 89th machine Gun Company. (b) Lewis Guns pushed forward into shell holes of wherever covering fire can be obtained (c) Artillery bombardment. Lift arrangements are as follows: - (i) the Barrage will commence without previous warning at Zero and will be on, and some distance in front of, the enemy first line trench. the Infantry must get in as close as possible to it. (ii) From 0.2 it will gradually creep back until it is on the enemy front line trench only (between 0.4 and 0.6) (iii) At 0.6 it will lift off GREEN line altogether to a general line about 150 to 200 yards North of it. (iv) At 0.20 it will again begin to creep back at the rate of 50 yards a minute until it reaches the final Barrage beyond the BROWN line. Garrison of Front Line Trench 7. On the departure of the four waves of the attacking Battalions, the front wave of the 20th Battalion K.L.R. will Garrison the front line trench vacated by the 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment and 17th Battalion K.L.R. but will move forward if necessary. Brigade Machine Gun Company. 8. Officer Commanding 89th Machine Gun Company will detail two machine guns to be attached to each of the following Battns: 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. 17th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment 20th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment The three machine guns at present in the front line will remain in their positions after the Assault. The remainder of the Machine Gun Company will be kept in reserve. Trench Mortar Battery. 9. Orders for the 89th Trench Mortar Battery have been issued separately. Communications. 10. Contact Aeroplanes will be in the air from Zero until dark on 12th and from 6.30 a.m. till 8 a.m. on 13th. Flares will be lit: - (a) On reaching the GREEN line. (b) On reaching the BROWN line. (c) At certain stated times on 12th inst to be notified later. (d) At 7 a.m. on 13th October. (Battalions will be notified later the number of flares that they may draw). No.3 Kite Balloon will be prepared to receive messages during the night 12/13. Carrying parties. 11. The 19th Battalion K.L.R. will be prepared to supply carrying parties at short notice on demand from Brigade Head Quarters. Intelligence Reports. 12. two men to be detailed by Brigade Head Quarters will be employed in collecting information from Dug-outs and enemy dead. Technical Reports. 13. tactical Situation reports have to be rendered by Brigade Head Quarters at the following hours: - 0.30 1 Hour 30. 2 hours 30. and every hour until further orders, independently of special reports. Commanding Officers are relied on to assist in complying with this order. Brigade Head Quarters. 14. Brigade Head Quarters will remain in its present position as at present. Edward Darville Captain. Brigade Major, 89th Infantry Brigade. The Officer Commanding 17th 20th Battalion Liverpool regtc 2nd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment With reference to para 7 of Operation Order No. 59 dated 11th October 1916. the two leading Companies of the 20th Battalion Liverpool Regiment, will move forward to support the attack should it appear to the Officer Commanding to be necessary to do so, in order to carry the objective. In this case he will move up his remaining two Companies as a garrison to the front line trench where they will remain unless ordered to move by the Brigadier General. He will report any action taken to Brigade Head Qrs. Edward Darville Captain, Brigade Major 89th Infantry Brigade 11.x.1916. TO WINKLE WHELK Sender's Number BM26 Day of Month 11 You will without fail let off flares along the front line at 7-30 AM tomorrow morning October 12th AAA 50 are being sent up to you for this purpose AAA Particular care will be taken to let flares off at any complicated portions of the trenches AAA acknowledge From PRAWN Time 9-10 PM To WINKLE Sender's Number BMB642 Day of Month 12/10 SALMON wires as follows begins aaa JEWEL say 2 hostile machine guns 20 yards north of 2 Gun Emplacements at M.24.a.77.60 aaa and that wire in front of GIRD TRENCH is still an obstacle aaa Can you reconnoitre tonight aaa Ends aaa WINKLE will warn WHELK as to when patrols will go out aaa Addressed WINKLE repeated WHELK. From PRAWN 12.15 am To O.C. WINKLE From O.C. WHELK According to Brigade O.O.59 our Right Flank will be from 50 t o100 yards further WEST. I shall be ready to move down at 4.30 A.M. if you will take over from me. D.P.CRoss. 2nd Lt. A/Adjt. for O.C. WHELK 12-10-16 2.30 A.M. Done TO WINKLE MUSSEL WHELK COD COCKLE TURBOT Sender's Number BM35 Day of Month 12 Reference 89th Inf Bde OO No 59 dated October 11th 1916. (a) ZERO will be at 2-5 PM today. (b) This will not be communicated sooner than is necessary and then only to those whom it immediately concerns. In no case will it be communicated by telephone. (c) Acknowledge. From PRAWN 7-0 AM Operation Order No.94 by Lieut Colonel H.S.Poyntz Comdg 2 Bedfordshire Regt. 12th October 1916 1. The 30th Division will capture and consolidate the objective indicated by BROWN line on plan. 2. Dispositions The 17th Kings will be on our left. The 90th Brigade will be on our right The 20th Kings will be in support The 19th Kings will be in reserve 3. Dividing Line The dividing line between the 17th Kings and ourselves will be a line drawn from the present point of junction to M.18.c.6.2. thence to M.18.c.8.8. to M.18.b.0.4. 4. Consolidation The first objective will be consolidated by the R.E. the final objective by infantry. 5. Method of Attack The Bn will attack in four waves. 1st wave 2 Platoons D and 2 Platoons "C" Co 2nd wave 2 Platoons D and 2 Platoons C Co. 3rd wave "B" Company (nettoyeurs) 4th wave "A" Company. C Company will be on the right and D on the left. O.C. Companies must ensure that there is no gap between us and 90th Bde. The Barrage will commence without previous warning at ZERO, and will be on, and some distance in front of the enemy front line trench. From O.2 it will creep back until it is on enemy front line only. At 0.6 it will lift off the front line to a general line about 150 to 200x N. of it. At 0.20 it will again begin to creep back at the rate of 50 yards a minute to the final barrage. 6. Machine Guns 2 Vickers Guns will be attached to the Bn. Lewis Guns will endeavour to push forward and give covering fire. 7. Communications Contact aeroplanes will be in the air from ZERO until dark on the 12th and from 6.30 a.m. till 8 a.m. on 13th. Flares will be lit: - (a) on reaching the First objective (b) On reaching the 2nd objective (c) At certain stated times on the 12th (d) At 7 a.m. on the 13th. 8. O.C. Companies will endeavour to gain ground in advance of 2nd Objective for observation purposes. 9. Rations & Water O.C. Companies will send parties to Bn. H.Q. for rations & water. 10. Medical Regimental Aid Post will be at present Bn. Headquarters Headquarters Brigade Headquarters will remain as at present. Bn. Headquarters will stay as at present until the 1st objective is consolidated, when H.Q. will move up the continuation of BITE TRENCH to a central position. 17th Bn. K.L.R. As at present. On consolidation of final objective, these H.Q. will move forward to strong point T.6. Ref.89th Inf Bde Operation Order No.59 1. The 30th Div will capture & consolidate objective indicated by Brown line on plan. 2. The 2nd Bedfords will be on the Right the 17th Kings will be on the Left* * assaulting battalions. The 20th Kings will be in Support The 19th Kings will be in Reserve 3. The 1st Objective will be consolidated by R.E. as Strong Points. The Second Objective consolidated by Infantry. Every effort is to be made to occupy & hold a point about M.18.a.8/3 in advance of the Brown line. 4. Method of Attack The Battn will attack in four waves: - 1st wave two platoons B on the Right Two platoons C on the Left 2nd wave two platoons B on Right Two platoons C on Left. 3rd Two platoons A on the Left Two platoons D on the Right 4th Two platoons A on the Left Two platoons D on the Right The 3rd Wave will act as Netoyeurs. the two Left platoons of A Coy will ensure that contact is maintained with the Right of the 9th Div. a. Machine Guns will give overhead fire. b. Lewis Guns will push forward to give covering fire. c. Artillery as follows: - 1/ Barrage will commence without previous warning at o, on and in front of enemy first line trench 2/ From O+2 it will creep back on to enemy front line trench 3/ At 0+6 it will lift off Green line to 150 yards North of it 4/ At 0+20 it will creep back at 50yds a minute to final barrage. 5. Communications. Contact aeroplanes will be in the Air from 0 till dark on the 12th & from 6.30 A.M. till 8.0 A.M. on 13th. FLARES will be lit: a. on reaching the Green line. b. on reaching the Brown line. c. At times on the 12th, to be notified later d. at 7.0 A.M. on the 13th. Brigade Hd.Qrs. remain as at present. Battalion Hd.Qrs. remain as at present until Brown line has been consolidated when it will move forward to Strong Point T6, if constructed.

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Wynne, Richard Owen,
Shea, John Stuart Mackenzie,
Gaze, A.M.B.,
Walker, Laurence Hall,
Poyntz, Hugh Stainton,
Fyson, Harold George,
Hopkins, R.,
Beal, Leonard Frank,
Poyntz, Edward Stephen Massey,
White, William,
Reiss, P.J.,
Reynolds, Thomas Josceline Gordon,
Chadwick, Francis Joseph,
Bird, William Henry,
Pitts, J P,
Oakley, R.E.,
Douglas, John William Henry Tyler,
Shaw, R.L.,
Cross, Dennis Patrick,
Trowbridge, A.,
de Buriatte, H.,
Dabell, N.V.,
Pearse, H.A.W.,
Mudford, H.E.,
Stanley, Ferdinand Charles

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