The take over began before first light when we took over exposed fwd posns and standing patrols thought to be under enemy observation.

HQ opened at 783323 at 1100 hrs. The take over was completed by 1415 hrs.

Cpl Drummond of C Coy was killed by a sniper in the Farm at 794328.

The patrols were similar to those done by 2 Lincs the night before, that is D Coy standing patrol, by day and night at 797316 and C Coy Recce patrol to area of Steel Factory.

Patrols reported enemy in Farm at 794328.