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
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