Schwaben Redoubt, 14th and 20th October

The 17th Battalion made an attack on the Schwaben Redoubt on 14th October and repelled two counter-attacks using flammenwerfers on 20th October. In the two days, they captured 5 German officers and 250 other ranks.

Losses: Officers: killed 2, wounded 3; Other Ranks: 114

The battle honour LE TRANSLOY denotes the action at Guedecourt and the first action at the Schwaben Redoubt described above.

Ancre Heights, 5th November

The 16th Battalion here delivered a successful attack on Hazy Trench.

Losses: Officers: killed 1, wounded 3; Other Ranks: 163

Ancre, 13th/14th November

The 13th Battalion were ordered to reinforce the 189th Brigade near Beaucourt. They quickly bombed the enemy out and extended the line to the left of that Brigade by 8 a.m. On the 14th they took the village, the dug-outs being full of Germans. The Battalion dug in finally on the far edge of the village.

Losses: Officers: killed 2, wounded7; Other Ranks: about 350

1st Battalion, Beaumont Hamel, 14th November

The 1st Battalion took part in a rather confused night attack on Munich Trench. An enemy trench was occupied, but the objective was not taken. The Battalion dug in north-east of Beaumont Hamel.