- 15th Feb
Lt.Col. R.S. Hunt returned from Brigade and took command of the Battalion at Wancourt - 16th Feb
In front line at Guémappe
Early enemy raid - 17th Feb
Dawn enemy shelling - 18th Feb
Quiet - 19th Feb
Raiding party sent out at 2am of 3 officers and 3 ORs
They encountered a German patrol. 2 prisoners taken to Brigade.
Otherwise usual activity - 20th Feb
Enemy gas shells
Message received from BrigadeThe G.O.C. wishes his congratulations conveyed to the 8th Batt. The King’s Own (R.L.) Regt. and to 2/Lt. W. Smith and the men of his patrol for their initiative and courage on Patrol duty. The right spirit which brings success was shown.
(Sgd) Lumley Capt.
for Lt.Col. General Staff
3rd DivisionThe Brigadier has much pleasure in forwarding the above.
- 21st Feb
Relieved by 2nd Suffolks
Moved to Brigade support at Wancourt - 22nd Feb
Baths
Night working parties - 23rd Feb
Working and carrying parties - 24th Feb
Relieved 1st Gordon Highlanders in the line at Guémappe - 25th to 26th Feb
Usual trench warfare - 28th Feb
Evening enemy shelling with heavy, light and gas shells around Batt H.Q.