Steenbeek, 11th August

Two companies of the 10th Battalion made an unsuccessful attempt to cross the Steenbeek. A German patrol saw them forming up in the open and turned on heavy machine-gun fire.

The river was eventually crossed three days later by six Rifle Brigade companies of the 59th Brigade.

Losses: Officers: killed 3, wounded 1; Other Ranks 125

Langemarck, 13th August

A big attack was again made by the Fifth Army. The 20th (Light) Division attacked Langemarck village, with the 60th and 61st Brigades. Our 12th Battalion succeeded in capturing all objectives.

During the advance Sergeant Edward Cooper gained the Victoria Cross (See Appendix.)

A very heavy counter-attack forced back the Battalion on their left, and their left company was reduced to one sergeant and four men. A defensive flank was thrown back and consolidation continued for two days.

Losses: Officers: killed 7, Other Ranks 238

Inverness Copse, 23rd August

Headquarters and one and a half companies of the 8th Battalion were delayed during relief by a German attack near Inverness Copse. They remained to help the incoming battalion. The western edge of the copse was retained.

Losses: Officers: killed 6, wounded 3; Other Ranks about 100

Eagle Trench, 20th September

The 10th and 11th Battalions took part in an attack north-east of Langemarck. The first objective was taken and held; fighting was severe and somewhat confused. Casualties were heavy, and though further progress was made in places, at dusk most of the small parties left-out withdrew.

Losses: Officers: killed 10, wounded 6; Other Ranks 351