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==1917==
*Battalion parades in full fighting order and marches to Beaumont Hamel in accordance with Operation Orders received and Battalion Operation Orders No.10 – the [[97th Brigade]] being detailed to drive the enemy from the ridge running out of Ten Tree Alley on the night of the 10/[[11 February|11th]].<ref name="wdfeb17">[[11th Battalion War Diary, February 1917]]</ref>
*Whilst at a quarry in Beaumont Hamel, tea and a ration of rum is issued. Bombs and [[Lewis machine gun|Lewis Gun]] ammunition are also issued. At 6pm the first platoon (from D Company), move off from the quarry. Guides are left along the route to be followed up to the tape: 'Wagon Road' – 'Walker Quarry' – Top of 'Walker Avenue' across to 'Gough Post' – 'Franfort Post'. Other
*'C' Company, under Capt. Ross, is the first to move along and takes up this position at the tape.
:'B' Company, under Capt. Walker, follows 'C' Company and takes up position on the tape in same formation as Battalion Center.
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*[[William Kendrick (27772 Pte.)|Kendrick, William (27772 Pte.)]]
*[[Samuel Lakin (15316 Pte.)|Lakin, Samuel (15316 Pte.)]]
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