On this day 28th August 1917

28.8.1917: Major W SEATON assumed Temporary Command of the Battn during the absence on leave of Lt Col. CB JOHNSON.

28.8.1917: 2/Lt C RADFORD joined the Battn from England

Radford CG

Cyril George Radford

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


27th-29th: Quiet days. Extended Bde front northwards, taking over a portion of front from 5th Inf Bde.

30th-31st: Quiet days. Enemy snipers more active than usual, but caused no casualties.

Storrs Fox

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

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