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11th June; Benouville All quiet. Battalion ordered to attack Sainte Honorine-la-Chardonnerette on 12th June. C.O. and company commanders recce'd the battle area, during which time Brigade informed us that the attack was postponed 24 hours. A church service was held at 1800 hours by Captain, the Reverand, W. C. B. Smith.
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