The 1/4th Seaforth Highlanders move North by foot and train to an area near around Armentières.
They spend some time time in trenches between Chapelle d’Armentières and the River Lys. This period is remarkable by its lack of serious warfare.
From “The History of the 51st (Highland) Division” by Major F.W. Bewsher
The holding of the Armentieres sector will always be
regarded as the most pleasant period of trench life which the Division passed through.
- 1 Aug
In reserve trenches at Fricourt Wood - 4 Aug
Very warm
Digging new communication trenches to front line - 5 Aug
Fatigue parties to complete communication trenches - 6 Aug
After relief, marched to bivouacs near Dernacourt - 9 Aug
By train to Longpré
March to Liercourt - 11 Aug
By train from Longpré
Via Abbeville, Étaples and Calais to Steenbecque
March to Ebblinghem - 14 Aug
By train from Ebblinghem to Steenwerck
March to billets in Armentières - 15th to 20th Aug
Relieved a battalion of the New Zealand brigade in the trenches
Relieved by 4th Gordon Highlanders - 21st to 26th Aug
Moved to subsidiary trenches
Relieved by 6th Gordon Highlanders
Marched to Bailleul - 27 Aug
Church parades - 29 Aug
Medal presentations - 31 Aug
Baths at Steenwerck
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