APPENDIX 2

 

FIGHTING POSITIONS JUST BEFORE THE ASSAULT.

 

Divisional Headquarters                                 Battle Headquarters in Dug-Outs, L.16.b. ”A” & ”Q” Branches –  ETINGHEM.

 

Right Brigade Headquarters.                          A.25.d.6.5.

 

4 Battalions Trench Mortars & M.G. Coy      In forming up trenches and dug-outs North of PERONNE ROAD.

 

Centre Brigade Headquarters.                                    A.25.b.4.8.

 

4 Battalions Trench Mortars & M.G. Coys     In forming up trenches and dug-outs North of PERONNE Road.

 

Left Brigade Headquarters.                            F.24.c.Central and BRONFAY FARM.

 

4 Battalions Trench Mortars & M.G. Co.       In forming up trenches and dug-outs  North of PERONNE Road.

 

8^th Royal Sussex Pioneers                               (3 Platoons with Infantry Brigades. Remainder BRAY and CARNOY Valley)

1 Troop Northumberland Hussars                   BRAY.

Cyclist Company                                            BILLON FARM and BRAY.

Field Companies R.E.                                     BRAY and CARNOY Valley (less 3 sections with Infantry Brigades).

Wagon Lines                                                   BOIS DES TAILLES.

Divisional Ammunition Column.                   (“A” Echelon BOIS DES TAILLES  (”B” Echelon SAILLY LAURETTE.

First Line Transport                                        GROVETOWN

Divisional Train                                               CHIPILLY.