20th May 1917 (Sunday) - Joining the Battalion at Duisans

Motor lorries to Duissans.
Joined Battalion, 8th Platoon, B Company, 1st QWRs.
Huts.

Original diary entry
Original journal notes

"When the Battalion came out of the line after the Battles of Arras, it was very weak in numbers, and it had lost the majority of its officers; but nine officers and a large draft of men arrived at Duisans on May 20th. Shortly afterwards the Battalion was up to strength."
Excerpts from "The War History of the 1st Battalion Queen's Westminster Rifles 1914-1918" [ISBN 1-84342-610-2]


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