27/200 Relieved from line--to Houtkerque, Wormhoudt, Calais. Back into line 5,500 yards front, with left on canal next to 58th French Division and right next Guards Division. Enemy occupied trenches out of which he had shelled a company of the 8th Bedfords in Morteldje Salient--counter-attack unsuccessful. Trenches retaken by two companies K.S.L.I., in spite of very heavy going. |