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3rd to 8th Apr 1916<\/strong><\/p>\n

'The Wytschaete sector ran from the neighbourhood of Spanbroekmolen (in the German lines) thence northwards in an irregular line, crossing Vandamme Hill to the Vierstraat - Wytschaete road, just north of Byron Farm; thence the line bent in a north easterly direction to just south of the eastern extremity of Bois Confluent'<\/em> (Wyrell. p.118).<\/p>\n

All three Bdes were in the line, with the 149th Bde in the centre section from the left flank flank of the 150th Bde to just north of Byron Farm - trenches H3 to L5.<\/p>\n

The 4th Bn had a relatively quiet six day tour in the trenches compared to the rest of the Northumberland Bde. Nevertheless, on the 8th the enemy scored a direct hit on a dug out (L.7L) with a heavy shell, killing two men and wounding four. Eight men were also wounded by splinters, although the wounds were slight and could have been avoided, if they had been in a properly constructed trench. The Bn was relieved by the 5th Bn on the 8th and proceeded to Locre, for what they believed was six days rest.<\/p>\n

During the afternoon of the 3rd the 50th Divn HQ moved from Hooggraaf to Westoutre, and General Wilkinson assumed command of the new sector at 3pm.<\/p>\n

9th to 13th Apr 1916<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the rest period was brought to any early end by heavy enemy artillery activity, which began on the 9th, compounded by bad weather on the 12th and 13th. Casualties in the front line were high and led to the relief of the 5th Bn by the 4th on the night of the 13th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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TRENCHES<\/strong><\/p>\n

14th - 15th Apr 1916<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two quiet days.<\/p>\n

18th Apr 1916<\/strong><\/p>\n

There were three heavy, but short artillery barrages from the enemy on the 18th and the 50th Divn artillery retaliated. Fortunately there were no Bn casualties. The Bn was relieved in the trenches by the 5th Bn and proceeded to Bde Reserve. Three Coys were sent to farm billets, but one was left in the support trenches. In response to all leave being cancelled and those on leave being recalled, the latter returned on this day.<\/p>\n

19th Apr 1916 <\/strong><\/p>\n

As this was the first day out of the trenches, Coys were rested and had the use of the baths at La Clytte.<\/p>\n

20th Apr 1916<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 20th was the first anniversary of the Bn arriving in France. The CO inspected the Kemmel defences, prior to one Coy being sent there, in accordance with dispositions to be taken up next week.<\/p>\n

21st - 22nd Apr 1916<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nothing of note took place other than the church services held on Good Friday (21st) and the relief of the 5th Bn in the front line trenches on the 22nd.<\/p>\n

23rd Apr 1916 St Georges Day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the patron saint of the Northumberland Fusiliers was St George, all the fusiliers wore roses.<\/p>\n

24th - 25th Apr 1916<\/strong><\/p>\n

Except for a daily artillery barrage by the Germans, this was a relatively quiet tour, lasting only three days. The 4th Bn was relieved by the 13th Bn King\u2019s on the night of the 25th and placed in Bde Reserve for one day and night only.<\/p>\n

The 50th Divn tour in the Wytschaete sector was of short duration, for on the 25th General Wilkinson handed command to the GOC 3rd Divn, whose troops had taken over the three subsectors of the front line and the area to the rear. 50th Divn HQ then moved back into Corps Reserve around Fletre. By the end of April all units of the Northumberland Divn were in the Corps rest area.<\/p>\n

The Divn returned to the Wyschaete Sector on the 24th of May 1916 and stayed until early August. From here all roads led to the Somme.<\/p>\n

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