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... ranks excluding A Company,     killed 2,     wounded 13,     missing none. - [See appendix No.4]

 
9.45 20.2.15 VERBRANDEN MOLEN
Report of work done in trenches to Brigade headquarters was as follows. - P1 and P2 trenches made and all rest line re-sandbagged, communication trench was almost dug. - Improved parapit, repaired breach, communication trenches dug at back of houses. - R1 and R2 trenches made, telephone dug-out, made more secure, drainage and parapit improved. -
[For position of trenches and Companies re-occupying them see appendix No.5]

 
10 am     20.2.15         "
The following Report was received from the O.C. P1 (Capt COLLINS) Received a report that Germans have broken through beyond our right. I am taking ½ Company of Kings Own Regt in support to try and clear the wood. Will report progress. -

The following is an extract taken from a Report sent by Capt P.H.C. COLLINS on arrival at OODERDOM. -
At 9 am it was reported to me by Lieut LOUSADA that the Germans had broken through our line beyond our right, in some trenches held by the Welsh Regt. - I called for a dozen volunteers to come with Lieut LOUSADA and my self to drive them back. - I ordered the ½ Company Kings Own Regt in support to stand to and advanced through the wood. - I met the Officers commanding the Welsh Regt in the ...
[See appendix No.6 for Reference Map]