Reggie rejoins the K.O.R.L & Front line at Guémappe

  • 15th Feb
    Lt.Col. R.S. Hunt returned from Brigade and took command of the Battalion at Wancourt
  • 16th Feb
    In front line at Guémappe
    Early enemy raid 
  • 17th Feb
    Dawn enemy shelling
  • 18th Feb
    Quiet
  • 19th Feb
    Raiding party sent out at 2am of 3 officers and 3 ORs
    They encountered a German patrol. 2 prisoners taken to Brigade.
    Otherwise usual activity
  • 20th Feb
    Enemy gas shells 
    Message received from Brigade

    The G.O.C. wishes his congratulations conveyed to the 8th Batt. The King’s Own (R.L.) Regt. and to 2/Lt. W. Smith and the men of his patrol for their initiative and courage on Patrol duty. The right spirit which brings success was shown.

    (Sgd) Lumley Capt.
    for Lt.Col. General Staff
    3rd Division

    The Brigadier has much pleasure in forwarding the above.

  • 21st Feb
    Relieved by 2nd Suffolks
    Moved to Brigade support at Wancourt
  • 22nd Feb
    Baths
    Night working parties
  • 23rd Feb
    Working and carrying parties
  • 24th Feb
    Relieved 1st Gordon Highlanders in the line at Guémappe
  • 25th to 26th Feb
    Usual trench warfare
  • 28th Feb
    Evening enemy shelling with heavy, light and gas shells around Batt H.Q.