On this day 13th March
1900 - 1st Bn Oxf LI took part in the capture of Bloemfontein.
1915 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -In Trenches at CUINCHY.
On the first night frequent bursts of fire, by order, were made.
On all days the enemy shelled us at odd hours but never severely.
“Sniping” brisk at night.
By day many periscopes were destroyed by enemy snipers, who are undoubtedly very good shots.
Enemy’s trenches 200 – 100 yards distant opposite our right, but only 120 – 60 yards opposite the left.
Enemy very vigilant, though possibly not in great strength.
2nd Lt L A Dashwood (from corps of R.E. Motor Cyclist) joined for duty.
Casualties: Killed 2, Wounded 6
1900 - 1st Bn Oxf LI took part in the capture of Bloemfontein.
1915 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -In Trenches at CUINCHY.
On the first night frequent bursts of fire, by order, were made.
On all days the enemy shelled us at odd hours but never severely.
“Sniping” brisk at night.
By day many periscopes were destroyed by enemy snipers, who are undoubtedly very good shots.
Enemy’s trenches 200 – 100 yards distant opposite our right, but only 120 – 60 yards opposite the left.
Enemy very vigilant, though possibly not in great strength.
2nd Lt L A Dashwood (from corps of R.E. Motor Cyclist) joined for duty.
Casualties: Killed 2, Wounded 6
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