The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 6th March 1916

6^th March 1916–

1st Battalion – Draft of 47 joined Bn – good quality & up to average.

2nd Battalion – There was the usual trench mortar activity against us, but this was silenced by our 4.5 Howitzers. An officers patrol heard enemy talking in saps opposite MANSEL COPSE.

Officers 31.    Other Ranks 802.

Wounded 1.

2/4^th Battalion –

1/5^th Battalion – Major F.W. Smallpiece + 11 N.C.O’s & men of draft arrived from BASRA. The N.C.O’s & Men were of the 10^th East Surrey Regt & arrived fitted with packs British Greatcoats regular webbing equipment. No information has been received as to whether these men have been transferred to us or attached. From the roll of the draft all are regulars or service Battn men and the terms on which they serve with a Territorial Battn require defining as questions of discipline pay etc must arise shortly. Lieut Montfords party returned without incident.

1/6^th Battalion – Furnished working parties under R.E. Quiet night.

7^th Battalion – A Company moved to HEILLY for work on railway siding.

8^th Battalion –