Date: 20.6.18.
Observers on Duty, Name, Rank and Regt.
H. Smith Pte.
G. Shaw L/Cpl.
Wind: Gentle S.W.
Visibility: Fair.
| Time. | Map Ref. | Event. | Remarks. | |
| 7.30 a.m. | M39d45.35 | 1 German N.C.O. and 14 Ptes. | Ptes. carrying wood, corrugated iron and sandbags. Wearing caps with red bands. Badges not visible. | Probably working on entrance to dug-out at M39c78.65. |
| 8.45 a.m. | Over trench at M28c36.03 | Enemy Aeroplane Pilot and 1 other. | Opened fire on trench. Flying low, about 700 feet. Flew off in S.W. direction. Not fired on by our men. | Enemy probably suspects concentration in this area. |
| (Changed | over 9 a.m.) | Observer—Shaw. Writer—Smith. | ||
| 9.15 a.m. | G30a40.92 | Horse transport. | 15 wagons, 4 horse, all very heavily loaded, moving N. on Vitry-Douai Road. | Possibly ammunition or heavy material. Had difficulty in ascending slight hill. |
Relieved at 10 a.m. Observer: Shaw.
Handed in at 10.15 a.m. Writer: Smith.
(Signed) H. Smith.
G. Shaw.
PART V
Some Uses of Scouts, Observers and Snipers in Attack, Defence and Open Warfare
It is difficult to lay down any hard and fast rules on this subject, as so much depends upon the prevailing conditions. The following notes should therefore be looked upon as tentative hints or suggestions.