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Key dates over December 1916

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Lives lost on this day: 0

16th December 1916 - Captain Leicester wounded but back from the Front

Rolling casualty count: 5126

2nd Batt: The Batt was billeted in huts with plenty of room but the camp surroundings were very muddy.

4th Batt: Batt inspected in marching order. There was a conference of Cos at 88th Brigade HQ.

2/8th Batt: 37 men evacuated sick,

9th Batt: Batt made its way across the River and took up an outpost line on the farther side.

Yeomanry/Cavalry: Brigade marched in reserve to the Desert Column with the prospect of having to attack the strong enemy position at Marsaid.

Home Front:

Capt.Philip Leicester’s Return – Capt Philip Leicester, son of Ald and Mrs Leicester, who was wounded on the Salonika front, has arrived home on convalescent furlough. He was hit by a Bulgar bomb on October 9th. His left arm was badly smashed and he received other injuries including the loss of the tip of a finger. He is making excellent progress towards complete recovery. Capt. Leicester joined the Worcestershires in the autumn of 1914.

Whist Drive and the Infirmary - A whist drive took place at the Infirmary on Thursday afternoon, there was a large gathering and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. During the afternoon tea was served by soldiers and nurses. Mr T Brown proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Lauries for the great interest and work she had given for the benefit of wounded soldiers.

Information researched by The Worcestershire World War 100 team