- 14th June
Artillery bombardment of Long Trench in support of 1st Gordons & 2nd Suffolks attack on Infantry Hill
Attack largely successful
Considerable artillery activity on both sides - 15th June
Village receiving attention from enemy during the night - 16th June
Heavy barrage on front & support trenches from enemy
“B ” Company moved up from Brown Line and took over Dale Trench
Major Perry set up H.Q. in Shrapnel Trench and took charge of B&C Coys - 17th June
Royal Welsh Fusiliers attacked on left but met M.G. fire
Orders received to relieve the Gordons and Royal Welsh Fusiliers - 18th June
Enemy launched counter attack on defences which was beaten back by combined efforts of KORL, Suffolks, Welsh & Gordons
Heavy casualties
Two posts of Gordons wiped out - 19th June
Stretcher bearers active
Working parties to make good damage to trenches - 20th June
76 Brigade relieved by 36 Brigade of the 12 Division
Marched back to Arras and billeted in St. Sacrament convent
Swimming baths available
Buses to billets in Halloy
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