Sergeant Lewis Jones used the message form on the reverse of his trench map to write:
To O.C. Q.W.R. 2/16
1. I am at Seaforth Farm U8C
2. I am in touch with Loyal North Lancs on Right
3. I am not in touch with Civil Services 2/14 on Left
4. Present strength 3 NCO + 10 OR (13)
5. Held up by Darkness at Seaforth Farm
11. Send up Reinforcements soon as possible
Signature Sgt Jones
Commanding B Co
Date Sept 29th
This message was never sent and is still held by his family.
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