On this day 1st September 1917

1.9.1917 CAMBRIN SECTOR: Battn relieved in the line by 5th Sherwood Foresters and marched into billets at FOUQUIRES on relief.Forquires

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


1/IX/17 CAMBRIN SECTOR: Hostile artillery more active then hitherto. Considerable hostile movement was seen about 1000 yards behind enemy line. 5th Sher For relieved 6th S For in RIGHT SUBSECTOR, 7th S For relieved 8th Sher For in LEFT SUBSECTOR.

8th moved to Brigade support in ANNEQUIN.

6th moved to Brigade reserve in FORQUIRES.

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

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