The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment 8th April 1916

8^th April 1916–

1st Battalion – Some heavy T.M. bombs near brickstacks. Light shelling with 77mm’s. 1 killed, 1 wounded.

2nd Battalion – BRAY.

Bathing & rest.

Officers 35.    Other Ranks 902.

From Hospital 1.

2/4^th Battalion –

1/5^th Battalion – Capt Herman was posted to the 2^nd R.W. Kent Regt.

1/6^th Battalion – Battalion remained in billets & furnished Ration & working parties under R.E.

7^th Battalion – In Billets nothing to report -

8^th Battalion – The Bn was relieved in the trenches by the 8^th R.W. Kent Regt. Relief complete by 10.30pm – The Bn marched back to DRANOUTRE, into Divisional Reserve.

DRANOUTRE. 8^th – 13^th April

The Bn occupied billets & tents, and during the day training was carried on. Every available man was taught to use the MILLS Bomb.