Division marched to Arques.
Sept.1.Entrained for Fourth Army.
2-4.

Detrained and billeted in area Heilly-Ribemont-Franvillers.
13-14.

Relieved 32nd Division at head of IX Corps by bus.
18th Infantry Brigade took over front in Holnon Wood with 11th Essex.
16th Infantry Brigade in support in Trefcon area.
71st Infantry Brigade in reserve in Monchy-Lagache area.
Sept.15.11th Essex attacked and captured trenches just clear of Holnon Wood, taking forty-six prisoners.
15-16.

Divisional front re-organized with West Yorks on right and Essex on left.
17.

West Yorks attacked Holnon Village and Essex Badger Copse to establish starting line for general attack on 18th September -- fighting all day--Essex eventually successful--West Yorks unsuccessful.
18.