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Key dates over July 1918

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Lives lost on this day: 1

28th July 1918 - Day trip to the seaside

Rolling casualty count: 10270

War Front:

1st Batt: 1 OR was wounded.

2nd Batt: Major OVL Symons went on a course at Wisques for Commanding Officers. A party of 2 officers and 5 OR went for a day trip to the seaside. Lt RK Wright MC joined the Batt from the 6th Bedfords. 2 Coys were training in advancing in small parties, making use of natural cover.

4th Batt: Divine service was held in the cinema at Bavinghove. The divisional band was present. RC service was held in Cassel Church. Football and cricket were played pm.

1/7th Batt: Batt moved to left Support Line.

1/8th Batt: Batt moved to right Front Line.

Information researched by The Worcestershire World War 100 team