Lavicogne (La Vicogne)
Somme, France
Mentioned: 1916
Somme Sector Written "LaVicoigne" and "Lavicogne" in the diary, on two separate 1916 marches through the same area: the entry itself confirms the location, describing it as "north of Talmas," which La Vicogne is, by about 2.5 km.
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1916
- 30 August 1916… Ed. Penny, en route. His Co’y is going out. – Started to rain between Naours & Talmas – Poured. – Billeted at LaVicoigne, – north of Talmas. Lots of mud – Mail arr’d – cakes from mother & a bid to Saw Melville’ …
- 16 October 1916… 15th Corps Supply Col. – Fell in with 1st Bgde Col. on march while trying to catch up to Co’y. Good billets at LAVICOGNE. Difference to last time. – Rode into TALMAS with Birkett. Tott got his commission, that …