48th Trench Duty 24th-30th July 1917

24.7.1917 DROUVIN: Battalion relieved 9th SUFFOLK REGIMENT in RIGHT SUBSECTION of the ST ELIE SECTOR (Map 36c NW3 G12c & d). QM Stores and Transport to LABOURSE.36 NW3 G12 1917

6th Sherwood Foresters will relieve 9th Battalion Suffolk Regiment in the Right Subsection on the night 24th/25th; Guides will be at PHILOSOPHE Cross Roads. CHAPEL ALLEY will be reserved for the use of this Battalion.

24.7.1917 DROUVIN: Major W SEATON proceeded on short leave.

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


June 24th: Relief the 71 Infantry Brigade in the St Elie Sector.

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

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