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Key dates over February 1916

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Lives lost on this day: 1

19th February 1916 - 10th Bn moved into billets at La Gorgue

Rolling Casualty Count: 2759

At the Front:

9th Batt: Voyage uneventful and enjoyable. Ships officers and crews did everything possible for the comfort of the troops.

2nd Batt: A german mine exploded near our front line and sharp bombing followed.

10th Batt: Batt moved into billets at La Gorgue. A,B and C Coys billeted in the square.

SAMD RFA: Bombardment to the right of the zone and near HQ.

On the Home Front:

County Councillor's Accident

Mr. A. J. Grove, a member of the Worcestershire County Council, and a large manufacturer in the Halesowen district, is lying seriously ill at his home, St. Margaret's Well, Hasbury, as the result of an accident. Mr Grove was travelling home by train from Worcester, and when he reached Hartlebury Station he alighted from the train under the impression that he had to change for Birmingham. Discovering his mistake, Mr. Grove attempted to board the train as it was moving, when he slipped and fell upon the platform, sustaining an injury to the back of his head.

Information researched by the WWW100 team.