_Battle of Cambrai._ 16th Infantry Brigade on right, 71st Infantry Brigade on left, 18th passed through--broke both systems of Hindenburg Line, capturing Ribecourt and Premy Chapel Ridge--first company into Marcoing--over 1,100 prisoners and 23 guns.
All objectives gained with few casualties by 12 noon.
Congratulatory message from Corps Commander.
21.

Action of 14th D.L.I.supporting cavalry in advance to Cantaing.
26-27.

18th Infantry Brigade extended front to Cantaing.

1st The Buffs cleared and occupied Noyelles.
30.

_Enemy counter-attack in force on Third Army._ 16th Infantry Brigade moved from Divisional Reserve to near Beaucamps and ordered to counter-attack on Gouzeaucourt-- found Guards already in possession.
Arranged to attack by night on La Vacquerie-Gonnelieu-- attack unsuccessful.
Gallant action of 18th Infantry Brigade transport under Shea, Q.M., 2nd D.L.I., and Paul, Transport officer, 1st West Yorks -- both died of wounds.
Congratulatory message on this action received from G.O.C., 29th Division.
Night Dec.