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1916 (Saturday)
- Battalion in the Authuille Sector. Artillery is active on the right and a few trench mortars on the left.
- John McGenn (17472) of C Company is killed in action during this artillery and trench mortar activity.
- Two other ranks are wounded.
1917 (Sunday)
- Domart: Church Parade and presentation of Military Medals by Lt-Col. GIRDWOOD DSO, Commanding Battalion.
1918 (Monday)
- Maisinieres: The 1st Battalion 328 U.S. Infantry Regiment arrives and billets; 2 companies at Buigny and 2 companies at Montcelet under canvas.
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