The 8th KORL moves back to Arras and supplied many work parties trench digging around Arras.
On the 12th, the 8th KORL moves back to the area around Monchy-le-Preux and, on the 14th, they acted in support of a wider attack on Infantry Hill east of Monchy which was eventually taken and held despite concerted attempts by Germans to retake the hill.
On the 20th, the 76th Brigade (including the 8th KORL) was relieved and marched back into Arras for rest and baths. They were then bused to billets in Halloy where they stayed until the end of the month.
On the 21st, Reggie went on a brief leave to England with Major B.H.H. Perry taking over command of the battalion.
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