9th Battalion. Same Occasion.

The 9th Battalion cleared the wood, capturing 9 German officers and 159 other ranks.

Losses: Officers: killed 7, wounded 4; Other Ranks: 277

16th Battalion, Tea Trench, 24th August

The 16th Battalion carried all objectives, well supported by artillery.

Losses: Officers: killed 1, wounded 2; Other Ranks: 124

10th and 11th Battalions, Guillemont, 3rd September

After German attacks had been repelled by the 11th Battalion, the 10th Battalion took a major part in the capture of Guillemont, supported by the 11th Battalion. This fortress had resisted many attacks for a month. A break-through resulted and heavy losses were inflicted on the enemy. This success was unfortunately not followed up with reserves. Lieutenant-Colonel C. A. Blacklock, 10th Battalion, and Lieutenant-Colonel J. F. R. Hope, 11th Battalion, were wounded.

Losses in the Two Battalions: Officers: killed 4, wounded 16; Other Ranks: about 400

River Ancre, 3rd September

The 17th Battalion attacked east of the river and after some initial success were repulsed.

High Wood, 9th September

The 2nd Battalion took and held all objectives in an attack in the wood.

Losses: Officers: killed 2, wounded 6; Other Ranks:142