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LOOS 1/9/16
Battalion relieved 19th Bn. R.W.F. in the right
subsection LOOS.
Dispositions
'A' Coy. from HAYMARKET
inclusive to Boyau 33 inclusive, 'C' Coy.
thence to Boyau 38 exclusive, 'D' Coy from Boyau 38 inclusive
to PICCADILLY inclusive. 'B' Coy in Support in the ENCLOSURE.
One of the 3 dugouts in support line of centre Coy. completely blown in result being that Platoons in support have insufficient
accommodation. Arrangements were
made to send 1 platoon down to the ENCLOSURE for rest during the
day.
2/9/16
Very
heavy bombardment of our front and support lines by enemy artillery and
heavy T. M. portions of Support
Line beaten flat and communication trenches between Support and Front
Lines badly damaged.
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[means same as 02/09/16 - see original
handwritten page - GGD]
Casualties 1 O.R killed
and 1 O.R wounded.
3/9/16
Enemy
artillery and Heavy T.M. action.
Enemy working parties very busy in their front line
trenches and behind their wire.
These parties were dispersed by
L - Guns and Rifle Grenades. Losses
inflicted unknown but all work stopped.
Casualties - 1
O.R wounded.
4/9/16
Enemy Artillery and T.M. activity,
, confined to our Front & Support Lines between HARTS & HARRISONS
craters. Boyaux connecting Front & Support
Lines almost
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