2nd Battalion, Poziers, 23rd July

The 2nd Battalion took part in the attack. They gained their first objective, but had to retire owing to failure of units on both flanks. Lieutenant-Colonel H. F. W. Bircham, D.S.O., was killed.

Losses: Officers: killed 5, wounded 2, missing 1; Other Ranks: 196

1st Battalion, Delville Wood, 27th July

The 1st Battalion took its objective and repelled a German counter-attack, receiving congratulations from the Commander-in-Chief and Army Commander.

Losses: Offcers: killed 6, wounded 7; Other Ranks: 308.

12th Battalion. 16th August. Sergeant E. Cooper was awarded the Victoria Cross.

7th Battalion, Delville Wood, 18th August

The 7th Battalion took all objectives north-west of the wood and held them against counter-attacks.

Losses: Officers: killed 3, wounded 4; Other Ranks: 210.

2nd Battalion, High Wood, 20th August

The 2nd Battalion in heavy defensive fighting.

Losses: Officers: killed 3, wounded 3; Other Ranks: 131

8th Battalion, Delville Wood, 21st August

The 8th Battalion attack failed owing to the barrage starting behind them and lifting to behind the enemy.

Delville Wood, 24th/25th August

The 8th Battalion's second attack again frustrated by poor artillery support.

Losses: Officers: killed 2, wounded 2; Other Ranks: about 150