24.3.18 ANNEQUIN: Battalion relieved by 1/5th Sherwood Foresters in ANNEQUIN LOCALITY and relieved 1/8th Sherwood Foresters in the CAMBRIN SECTOR A.28.c.50.30 to A.21.d.70.50.
Note: I think that this is a mistake in the War Diary and it actually refers to A27d
Dispositions reorganised for expected enemy attack 25.3.18. Front line lightly held. Reserve line strengthened.
Battalion HQ moved to FACTORY TRENCH from No. 1 SIDING.
1/8th Sherwood Foresters held in close support.
1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]
24th March: Information received of enemy preparing for an attack on the Bde front. 6th SF relieve 8th SF in front line.
139 Infantry Brigade: Headquarters War Diary [WO95/2692]
Derbyshire Territorials in the Great War 