Thursday 17 November 2016

Day One Hundred and Forty on the Somme



Friday 17th November 1916 From our Correspondent in the Field

Lieutenant L T Despicht has taken over the duties of adjutant of the 4th Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment. There have also been changes in command of companies following the severe losses of officers in the attck on 13th November. Lieutenant A J Clarke has assumed command of A Company, with Lieutenant G F Wray has taken over B Company and Lieutenant E C Wilson D Company.

Source: X550/5/3

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