10.6.1917 FOSSE 10: Lt Col CB JOHNSON proceeded to CO’s Conference at BOULOGNE. Major W SEATON assumed command of the Battalion.

Cyril Benton Johnson

Battalion received a wire of congratulation from 139th Bde on the digging of the advanced trench in RIAUMONT. The assaulting Battalion assembled in it without detection.

1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]

10 June: 139 Brigade relieved in the line by the 138 Brigade on the night of the 10/11th.

139 Infantry Brigade: Headquarters War Diary [WO95/2692]