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in quarry. Outposts are well forward now
Sat sept 14th:-
Colonel Sasse wounded this morning.
Our signallers Hueston & Wootten have been killed , Bradshaw died at dressing station, Joe Ryan killed & Perry, Rowan & Watters are wounded.
Relieved by 7th Bn & marched back via Roisel & along white tape-line to Marquaix & then on to bivouacs outside of Tincourt.
Mon Sept 16th:-
Airplanes bombing our bivouacs at night. Some of the 2nd Bn hit. Bn reorganised in just two companies of 4 & 3 platoons respectively owing to our small strength.
Tues Sept 17th:-
Preparations for our "stunt" in the morning. 3 Armies going over. Suffolks on our left & 2nd Bn on our right, 3rd Brigade further right & then the 4th Division. Marched from Tincourt at midnight.
Wed Sept 18th:-
Got into the forming up line alright on right of Hesbecourt & the 7th Bn withdrew from front line just before the fireworks opened so as to give "Jerry" an empty position to retaliate on. Barrage started