49/200 Fawcett) and 11th Essex (3 officers and 67 other ranks under Capt. Silver) in connection with operations of 46th Division--though anticipated the raiders got into the enemy's trenches and remained there one hour, repelling all counter-attacks--one prisoner taken. Small enemy raid on Novel Alley unsuccessful--left one dead in our trench. Small enemy raid on 1st West Yorks in Novel Alley unsuccessful -- two prisoners taken and one enemy left dead in trench. Brilliant repulse of strong enemy raid near Boyau 70 by 1st The Buffs and 1st K.S.L.I .-- two prisoners taken by us. |