On MARCH 13th we marched 9 miles to a place called Neuf-Barquin, and there we were billeted in a barn. Here they have split our Division up, the Sherwood Foresters Brigade is attached to General Cough’s Cavalry Division.  We have been near the firing line all the time we have been in France, the Germans occupied this place on March 9th and they have been driven back 12 miles.  While we are here we have a route march everyday, from 12 to 15 miles.

[1415 L/Cpl Alfred Afford]

13th March 1915. Standing by till 2 o’clock when we got orders to move. Marched about eight miles to Neuf Berquin. Marched past General Gough on our way. Slept in an outhouse all night. Very comfortable.

[2381 Pte. George Potter Bagshaw]

Mar 13th. Marched to Neuf Berquin. Billeted in a house till 3 p.m.

[3289 Pte George William Beardsley]