8th KORL continue to be involved in fighting near Serre. Between 8th and 19th December Reggie is temporarily in command of 76th Brigade of which 8th KORL is part while the GOC of the brigade is on leave.
- 1st Dec
Relieved 1st Gordon Highlanders in trenches north of Serre
Rob Roy, Rolland & Monk trenches
Cleaning trenches - 2nd to 5th Dec
Hostile artillery & snipers on both sides
Cold - 5th Dec
Marched to billets in Bus-lès-Artois - 8th Dec
Brigade GOC proceeded on leave to England
Lt.Col. Hunt 8th KORL taking command of 76th Brigade during his absence. - 11th Dec
Col. Hunt visited battalions - 16th Dec
GOC 3rd Div visited Col. Hunt - 18th Dec
Lt.Col. Hunt visited battalions in the line - 19th Dec
GOC returned from leave
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