Recovery; replishment; work parties near Vimy

The 4th SAI (along with the whole South African Infantry Brigade) spend time in rest and recuperation after Delville Wood.

They then spent time in support behind the lines west of Vimy supplying working parties.

  • 1st Aug
    Hermin
    Parades, training replenishing numbers
  • 15th Aug
    March to Maisnil-Bouché
    7 men fell out of line on march (4 drunk, 3 medical reason)
  • 16th Aug
    Maisnil-Bouché
    Physical and skills training
  • 23rd Aug
    Relieve The Black Watch in the Berthonval sector near Vimy
  • 24th to 30th Aug
    Working parties in support of actions at Vimy
  • 31st Aug
    Relieved by 2nd SAI
    Proceeded to Camblain L’Abbé
    War diary of the 4th SAI signed by 
    D.R.Hunt, Major commanding 4th SAI