Losses: Officers: killed 3, wounded several; Other Ranks not recorded.

The German commanding officer's charger was captured and won a prize at the next Divisional Horse Show for the 11th Battalion.

Croisilles, 23rd April

The 16th Battalion supported the 1st Queen's Regiment in an unsuccessful attack near Croisilles. Two tanks allotted in support failed to appear.

Losses: Officers: killed 4, wounded 6; Other Ranks 260.

Cherisy, 3rd/4th May

The 41st Brigade attacked near Cherisy. The 8th Battalion captured their first objective very easily, but the failure of the brigade on the left stopped further advance. A retirement to their old line was made on 4th May, conforming to the next division on the right. This movement was completed about 10 a.m., and was attended, as usual, with heavy losses to the Brigade.

Losses: Officers: killed 2, wounded 8; Other Ranks 270.

Vimy, 16th April to 3rd May

The 1st Battalion took part in operations following the capture of the Vimy Ridge, smart patrol work had resulted in the capture of Bailleul station. The village was found to be clear. The Battalion made good a line of 1,000 yards south-east of Bailleul.

Losses: Officers: killed 1, wounded 2; Other Ranks not recorded

Very heavy fighting took place around Oppy, and losses were so heavy that on 1st May a composite brigade was formed of units of all three brigades. Our 1st Battalion, as part of this composite brigade, attacked on 3rd May and captured their first objective. The brigade attack was, however, confused and unsuccessful.

Losses: Officers: killed 0, wounded 1; Other Ranks 59.

The battle honour ARLEUX includes the actions at Gavrelle, Croisilles, Cherisy and Oppy, described above.