The latter was an exceptionally fine performance.

It was carried out in connection with the operations of the 46th Division already referred to, by one company from each of the two battalions.

Everything possible had been done beforehand to induce the enemy to expect attack on the front of the Division, yet these two companies succeeded in establishing and maintaining themselves for one hour in the enemy's line, though constantly counter-attacked.

They inflicted very heavy casualties on the enemy, who counter-attacked both over the open and by bombing along the trenches.

It was on this occasion that 2/Lieut.