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28 2H Hisrom of Sixth Regiment, U. S. Marines. 1 he 3rd Battalion made the relief as indicated in the order sent to ail company commanders of that battalion, as follows : "From: CO. 3rd Bn. At : P.C. 13 Sept. 1918—6:00 P.M. No. 6 . To: C.O.'s All Companies. In accordance with Regimental Orders the companies of this battalion will take over position as reconnoitered this P.M.; 82nd Co. right front line, 83rd Co. left front line, 84th Co. left support, 97th Co. right support. This will be accomplished at dusk and completed at dark. Report to these headquarters as soon as relief is, completed. One platoon of the 15th M.G . Co. will support ^{ght front Co.; another will support left front Co.; and another will be in reserve. Stokes mortar and one-pounder detachment will remain in reserve and will occupy position now held for present. By order of Lt. Col. Sibley : David Bellamy. Adj.'" This relief was completed before midnight. Patrols were sent out and liaison was established. The onl> activities were those of patrols, although the enemy attempted intermittent harassing lire. In compliance wi.h orders from the 4th Brigade Headquarters, rece.ved on the afternoon of September Nth. two companies were sent out from the 1st Battalion lor the purpose of establishing outposts on the northern edge ol the l>ois de la Montagne and the woods to the west on the road Xarrmes- Cherey. The following field message was sent: "from: CO. 6th Marines. P . C Ihiaucourt. 14 Sept. 18. 5:40 P.M. Io: CO. 3rd Battalion Operations Memorandum l'o. 2. In compliance with verbal instructions from the Brigade Com- mander you will advance your line to the Army Line this evening as soon as light conditions are favorable. By this line is meant the high ground in your front extending from a point northwest of Jaulnev to the north of Xammes. Arrange the disposition of your local supports to suit the terrain and your own judgment. The 1st Battalion of this regiment is under orders to execute a reconnaissance to a point about two (2) kilometers to the front, and a • :opy of the memo is herewith enclosed for your information Lee." In reply to the above the following message was received from the CO., 3rd Bn. : "From : CO. 3rd Bn. at P C, date 14 Sept. 18. To : CO., 6th Marines.