In connection with operations on this front the Division sustained a severe loss in Major R.W.Barnett, K.R.R., G.S.O.2, who was killed by a sniper while reconnoitring on 12th August.
During July and August the Divisional Artillery was exceptionally busy.

An immense amount of effort was put into the preparation of forward positions for a large number of batteries to be employed in a contemplated later offensive.

Vast quantities of gun ammunition were carted nightly, and dumped therein in readiness.
During the month of August the Division had the pleasure of close association with our American Allies, part of the 27th American, a New York Division, doing their attachment and apprenticeship to trench warfare with us.

On the 21st to the 24th August the Americans relieved the Division in the line, and it was withdrawn for rest and training to the Wizernes area.
On leaving the XIX Corps the Corps Commander sent the Division his "warmest thanks for and appreciation of the excellent service rendered" while under his command..