1st Bn. Givenchy, 10th March

The Regiment was not employed in the main battle of Neuve Chapelle, but the 1st Battalion took part in an expensive and unsuccessful holding attack at Givenchy on 10th March. The Battalion was the only one to enter the enemy trenches.

Losses: Officers: killed 6, wounded 2; Other Ranks: 239.

Second Battle Of Ypres - 22nd April to 14th May

The next fighting of importance in this year was at Ypres when the Germans used poison gas on 22nd April. Luckily it was used on a small front and so its surprise and moral effect were limited. Two divisions of French troops, however, disintegrated. The Canadians, though suffering heavily, prevented any serious penetration. A considerable readjustment of the line on the nights of lst/2nd and 3rd/4th May took place.

St. Eloi, 8th May.

The 3rd and 4th Battalions were seriously involved on 8th May. The Germans continued to try to break through and the fighting was severe. The enemy used gas on 24th April, and 1st, 2nd and 5th May; it was always accompanied by a heavy bombardment which completely destroyed our trenches. The Battalions were relieved on the night of 13th/14th May. Both received high praise from the Divisional and Corps Commanders and the thanks of the Commander-in -Chief.

Losses: 3rd Battalion (in 25 days): Officers 17; Other Ranks 525. 4th Battalion (8th to 10th May): Officers 15; Other Ranks 478.

The battle honours gained by the 3rd and 4th Battalions in the Second Battle of Ypres were YPRES, 1915; GRAVENSTAFEL; ST. JULIEN; FREZENBERG; and BELLEWAARDE.

Aubers and Festubert - 9th and 15th May

Aubers Ridge

The 2nd Battalion were in support at another 2nd Bn. expensive attack on the Aubers Ridge on 9th May.

Losses: Officers: killed 6, wounded 5; Other Ranks: 240.