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Does anyone have a copy of the war diary for April 1917 for the 1st/5th South Lancashire battalion? I am particular interested in the 12.4.1917. Many thanks.

Hi and welcome to the forum. Unfortunately I am not aware of any of our forum members having copies of war diaries, so if you don't get a response I can only apologise and suggest that you try the Great War forum where their members are also very helpful.

12/4/17
Relieved 1/5th Kings Own, right sub sector Railway Wood.Sgt T Hallwood and 1 O/R killed
12-16/4/17 1 O/R killed, 5 wounded. 15th hurricane bombardment of enemy lines,stokes, rifle grenades and 18 pounders, slight retaliation.
17th relieved by 5th Liverpools, went to Ypres then Brandhoeck - training and work parties.
27th back to same sector Railway Wood

Regards,
Ste

I have (from the War Diaries of 55th West Lancs Division which has daily entries for April 1917):

'April 12th 1917 Potijze. Relieved 1/10th (Scottish) Bn. Kings Liverpool Rgt. in Potijze Sector. Distriburion as under:
"B" Coy. Right Front
"D" Coy. Left Front
"C" Coy. Right Support
"A" Coy. Left Support
Enemy shelled ST. JAMES' TRENCH during relief causing 6 casualties. 1/5th South Lanc R on right 164 Infantry Brigade on Left.'

Let me know if your need any other dates.

Ste and ajc, thank you both for your help, I'm sorry the original poster has not returned to discover your useful messages.