A quiet day, spent in cleaning kit and equipment and
preparing for a further move next day.
Meanwhile, the Divisional Trench Mortar Battery was detached
and sent to the Somme area to be made ready to participate in the bombardment
of the German lines ahead of the planned ‘big push’; they would not re-join 23rd
Division until 18th July.
Pte. Thomas Bulcock
was evacuated to England (cause unknown).
He was an original member of the Battalion, having enlisted in Skipton in
September 1914, aged 29, married, though with no children, living in
Lothersdale and working as a driver.
Pte. Robert William Bell (see 6th June) was discharged from 4th Stationary Hospital at Arques, following treatment for tonsillitis, and re-joined the Battalion.
Pte. Robert William Bell (see 6th June) was discharged from 4th Stationary Hospital at Arques, following treatment for tonsillitis, and re-joined the Battalion.
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| Pte. Robert William Bell |
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