Reggie returns from his time with the 76th Brigade and a period of leave.
The 8th KORL see time in the front line at Courcelles and then spend time in training.
Reggie has to go to the Field Ambulance. Meanwhile the 8th KORL move to an area behind the front line West of Vimy and Arras.
- 3rd Jan
C.O. Returned from leave - 4th Jan
Brigade reserve at Courcelles
Fatigues - 5th Jan
Relieved the 1st Gordon Highlanders - 5th to 7th Jan
In front line trenches - 8th Jan
Relieved by 16th Highland Light Infantry
Moved to billets in Puchevillers - 9th to 27th Jan at Halloy
Training
Football matches - 21st Jan
Col. R.S. Hunt to F.A. (Field Ambulance) - 22nd Jan
Major B.H.H. Perry attached from the 2nd Royal Scots - 28th Jan
Moved to billets in Amplier - 29th Jan
Moved to billets in Barly - 30th Jan
Moved to billets in Sibiville - 31st Jan
Moved to billets in Villers-Brûlin
War diary of the 8th KORL signed by B.H.H.Perry Major 8th Bn. King’s Own (R.L.) Regt
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