The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 18th April 1916

18^th April 1916–

1st Battalion – BETHUNE.

Quiet again, & wet. In evening, C.Q.M.S. Longhurst (C COY) & 1 man killed, & 2 other ranks wounded in brickstacks. Relieved by 1^st Cameronians, & proceeded to billets in Montmorency Barracks, Bethune.

Capt Nicholas (3^rd Buffs) admitted to hospital with shell shock.

2nd Battalion – During last night the enemy was heard to shout “Gentlemen = the Queen’s, how are you” Enemy’s artillery more active during day – apparently registering. Raining today.

Officers 34.    Other Ranks 902.

Wounded 2.

2/4^th Battalion –

1/5^th Battalion – The Battn carried out a route march, leaving camp at 7am & moving out 2½ N.W. until the floods were reached. Thence turning E to RUTHERS TOWER & returning to camp at 9.22am

Strength 22 officers 671 other ranks.

1/6^th Battalion – We blew a mine at 6am opposite SAVILLE ROW crater too far out to occupy. There was no retaliation by enemy. Quiet night.

Casualties 1.

7^th Battalion –

8^th Battalion –