Recovery and return south

  • 1 Oct
    Cleaning
    C.O. inspected the battalion
    Note by H N Morgan with battalion orders by Lt. Col. Hunt
  • 2 Oct
    Baths
    Brigadier spoke saying how pleased he was with the last battle.
    Cricket vs. 10th Royal Welsh Fusiliers
  • 3rd Oct
    Divisional General inspected & thanked the 76th Brigade for the good work they did in the recent operations
  • 4th Oct
    Long march to billets in Arques
  • 5th Oct
    Marched to Wizernes
    Train to Bapaume
    March back to same camp in Barastre (see 18th Sep)
  • 6th to 10th Oct
    In camp at Barastre
    Physical training
    Games
    Close order drill
    Musketry & handling of arms
    Kit inspection
    C.O. and officers visited new front line