JUNE 1 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
12.30 am. In order to ascertain definitely extent of enemy's works two fighting
patrols B and C were sent out as part of a Bde. Scheme.
B Patrol consisted of 2 Lt. S. FRANKENBURG and 28 O.R. and their objective
was to report on the enemy's work at Copse K33 b65.00 and on light railway in
vicinity. After dispersing 3 enemy parties, two by rifle fire and one by bayonet, the
patrol was eventually held up by a party of superior numbers at K33 d35 and to
the approach of dawn the party had to return without reaching its objective.
C Patrol consisted of 2 Lt. F.J. MATTHEWS and 25 O.R. Objective enemy's work
at K33 central and on light railway in vicinity. After dispersing an enemy party
killing one and capturing one, the patrol was held up about K33 c88 - K33 a64
but (sic) a larger party of Germans and were compelled to return without reaching
objective. The Prisoner belonged to the 18 Division.
10.45 pm - 12.45 am. Enemy heavily shelled position causing very slight damage to
trenches and wounding 4 O.R. A few lachrymatory shells were included and suspected
poison gas shell.
During the night an Officer's patrol went again to reconnoitre light railway K33 a91 &
K33 a75. Enemy patrols were encountered until position K33 c38 was reached when
patrol observed large working parties to their front. The Patrol was unable to reach its
objective.
JUNE 2 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Position again shelled by enemy but few hits obtained.
During the night two fighting patrols were sent out to cover a working party
constructing a communications trench to a post at K33 a70. Our covering
party came under heavy rifle and M.G. fire suffering 2 O.R. missing and 1
wounded.
JUNE 3 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Enemy displayed less artillery activity today.
10.00 pm. Bn. relieved by 1/5 Bn. and came into Bde. Reserve two platoons
providing minimum garrison of Intermediate line, Posts C1 and C2.
JUNE 4 1917 - BDE. RESERVE HAVRINCOURT WOOD
Bn. resting.
JUNE 5 1917 - BDE. RESERVE HAVRINCOURT WOOD
Working by night on trenches and communication trenches.
JUNE 6 1917 - BDE. RESERVE HAVRINCOURT WOOD
Ditto on Reserve Line - Q3 a23 to Q3 a34.
JUNE 7 1917 - BDE. RESERVE HAVRINCOURT WOOD
Rest.
JUNE 8 1917 - BDE. RESERVE HAVRINCOURT WOOD
The Bn. employed by night to establish (as part of Bde. Scheme) a line from road
K33 c43 inclusive to K32 d78 and wiring some with barbed wire previously made
into coils as FRENCH WIRE System.
JUNE 9 1917 - BDE. RESERVE HAVRINCOURT WOOD
Work on new line continued as last night.
A patrol of 1 N.C.O. and 3 O.R. was sent out to endeavour to reconnoitre
HAVRINCOURT. Much enemy movement was observed and enemy parties
encountered and the patrol was unable to get into HAVRINCOURT.
JUNE 10 1917 - BDE. RESERVE HAVRINCOURT WOOD
Work on consolidating and improving new line and communications (?unknown?)
was continued. An Officer's Patrol heard enemy working parties about K33 d
central.
JUNE 11 1917 - BDE. RESERVE HAVRINCOURT WOOD
Work on new line and communication trench.
JUNE 12 1917 - BDE. RESERVE HAVRINCOURT WOOD
10.00 pm. Bn. took over right half of new Bde. Line relieving portions of each of
the other Bde. Bns. Two Coys. garrisoned front line including posts in New Line.
One Coy. in Support and one Coy. in Reserve Line.
JUNE 13 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Work continued on improving occupied positions.
11.00 pm. Enemy put barrage over this Unit's area causing no damage.
JUNE 14 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Patrolling as usual. Work on occupied positions and Communication Trench K32
b07 - K33 c06. Situation quiet, chief activity (enemy) were TRENCH MORTARS.
JUNE 15 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Situation generally quiet. Enemy T.M. (medium and heavy) again shelled front
lines, one direct hit.
Patrols encountered covering parties to enemy works.
Work as usual.
JUNE 16 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Enemy T.M. again chief activity. No damage done.
Work and patrols as usual.
JUNE 17 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Very quiet day. Work and patrolling as usual.
JUNE 18 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
4.00 am - 7.30 am and 9.00 am - 10.00 am. Enemy shelled area between Q2 a54
and Q1 b86 with about 200 shells. Only one hit, no casualties.
Work on new front line. Patrolling as usual.
JUNE 19 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Very quiet day. Work and patrolling at night as usual.
JUNE 20 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Quiet day and wet.
Relieved by 1/6 Bn. and took over garrison on Intermediate Line - Posts C2, C3 &
C4 and BROWN LINE. Work at night as usual. Casualties 4 Killed 4 Wounded.
JUNE 21 1917 - [INTERMEDIATE LINE HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Rest.
Work at night under R.E.
Capt. C.G. MOORE assumed the duties of Adjutant vice Capt. E. HORSFALL
M.C. who relinquished the appointment at his own request.
JUNE 22 1917 - [INTERMEDIATE LINE HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
In Intermediate Line. Working parties continued under R.E. supervision. 1 company
worked on HENLEY LANE. During afternoon enemy ranged on SUNKEN RD near Bn.
HQs. E.A. flying low were evidently spotting the shooting. About 8 shells were fired H.E.
4.2 calibre. 1 O.R. wounded. 2nd Lt. KILNER 4th E.L. posted to the Bn.
JUNE 23 1917 - [INTERMEDIATE LINE HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
E.A. active in early morning. Two or three enemy balloons observed at a great height.
2.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Enemy started bombardment of J36 d91 and the vicinity which
continued until 9.30 pm. About 500 shells were fired chiefly 4.2 calibre and 5.9.
Casualties 1 O.R. killed 6 wounded. Lt. STEWART slight wounded, still at duty.
JUNE 24 1917 - [INTERMEDIATE LINE HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
In Intermediate line. Quiet day. Usual working parties for R.E. Remainder
worked on HENLEY LANE.
JUNE 25 1917 - [INTERMEDIATE LINE HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
In Intermediate line. Desultory shelling. Usual working parties and two companies on
HENLEY LANE..
JUNE 26 1917 - [INTERMEDIATE LINE HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
In Intermediate line. Quiet day. Work as usual.
JUNE 27 1917 - [INTERMEDIATE LINE HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
In Intermediate line. Quiet day. Work programme as usual.
JUNE 28 1917 - [INTERMEDIATE LINE HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
In Intermediate line, quiet day. At 11.30 pm relief by 6th Manchesters
commenced. We moved up into right section of Brigade front, B in right
subsection of firing line, C in left subsection, D coy. in support. A in reserve.
JUNE 29 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
Relief complete at 1.30 am. Work was carried on as far as possible. Trenches in
a very bad state owing to rain. Work on NEW firing line carried on at night.
JUNE 30 1917 - [HAVRINCOURT WOOD]
A very quiet day. Very little hostile shelling. Work was continued on front line at
night.
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