Donald goes on leave again and passes command of the 4th SAI to Lt.Col.E. Christian.
While Donald is on leave, the 4th SAI supply work and fatigue parties and spend time in the front line near Arras.
- 1st Jan
Lieut. Col. Christian arrived and assumed command - 2nd Jan
Major Hunt proceeded to England - 3rd to 7th Jan
Working parties in Arras - 8th Jan
Moved to J2 Sector near Arras - 9th to 15th Jan
Fatigue parties - 16th Jan
Relieved by 2nd SAI in J2 sector
Moved to J3 sector - 17th to 23rd Jan
Trench warfare - 24th Jan
Relieved by 3rd SAI
Relieved 1st SAI in J1 sector - 25th to 31st Jan
Trench warfare - 31st Jan
War diary of the 4th SAI signed by Ewen Christian Lt.Colonel Commanding 4th South African Inftry
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