The British Empire and its effect on Plymouth


Royal Sussex Regiment


Percy was assigned to work with the 7th battalion of the Royal Sussex Regiment. The orders given to Percy read:

14. MACHINE GUNS. a. Machine Gun Corps will co-operate with the Battalion finally covering 2nd objective.
b. A machine gun barrage will be put down prior to the attack.


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