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Posted on June 19, 1918 by: Walter E

Journal about Pont Remy Letter

On June 19th, I was detailed to attend the 5th Army Musketry School to be held at Pont Remy. Accordingly, accompanied by Pte. Roberts, my …

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Posted on June 1, 1918 by: Walter E

Journal about Villers-Bretoneaux Letter

Whilst in this neighbourhood and following the usual custom when out of the line, the 20th Btn carried out a days programme of sports including …

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Posted on May 28, 1918 by: Walter E

Journal about Morlancourt Letter

Next day, May 28, Capt. Jones took charge of the advance party to the front line trenches and in proceeding thither was badly wounded by …

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Posted on May 9, 1918 by: Walter E

Journal about La Houssoye Letter

On May 9th we marched by road to a camp of bell tents situated on the Amiens road just in rear of La Houssoye, billeting …

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Posted on May 5, 1918 by: Walter E

Journal about Cardonette Letter

Next morning, the battalion moved to the village of Freshencourt about five kilometres distant and there remained, resting for another three days. On May 5th …

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Posted on April 23, 1918 by: Walter E

Journal about Warloy Letter

On April 23rd, the battalion marched in column of route to Warloy and rested there in billets for four more days. We then marched into …

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Posted on March 30, 1918 by: Walter E

Journal about Kortypip camp Letter

On March 30th we were relieved by the remnants of the North Stafford regiment of the Imperial Army who had been sent up from the …

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Posted on March 21, 1918 by: Walter E

Journal about Neuve Eglise Letter

Next day March 21st, the battalion made ready in a hurry and marched out of Le Rossignol by route march, moving across to Kortypip hut …

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Posted on March 2, 1918 by: Walter E

Journal about Le Rossignol Letter

After four days in support, under Capt. Dowden, spent in fatigue and patrol work, our battalion was relieved and returned to quarters at Le Rossignol …

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