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War Diaries – 38th Bn. CEF

38th Bn, CEF-Sunday, September 29, 1918

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The battalion was in position of assembly at 5.40a.m. At 5.30A.m. Captain W. Vernon, MC, Adjutant, made a reconnaissance of our frontage. The battalion attacked after a 20 minute barrage at 6.20a.m. B, C, and D companies in front and A Company was support. Hd Qrs. were established at pill box just outside a village. The battalion passed over and crossed the Douai-Cambrai road in face of intense shell and machine gun fire and progressed some 250 yards when held up by very heavy MG fire from Railway Embankment. We were unable to connect up on either of our flanks. Companies held their positions but were unable to advance. The 28th Can. Inf Battalion in support attempted to reinforce us but was unable to reach the Douai-Cambrai Road. During this period Lieut F.H. Barnes made a reconnaissance of utmost value under most trying conditions, enabling companies to gain touch and to communicate with Hd. Qrs. During the night companies moved to west side of Douai-Cambrai Road.
War Diaries – 38th Bn. CEF

38th Bn, CEF-Saturday, August 24, 1918

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Battalion marched to Gentilles Wood arriving about 4pm. Weather dull this day, clear at night.
War Diaries – 38th Bn. CEF

38th Bn, CEF-Saturday, August 31, 1918

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Batt in support line, Transport at Agny, weather dull. Orders were again issued for relief this evening, but there was a delay in sending out Advance Parties owing to uncertainty of events in the 3rd Brigade area. At 5 p.m. Guides took the parties forward and arrangements were made for relief. The Brigade moved to their area South of the Scarpe at 6.30p.m. Great delay was experienced owing to traffic congestion and relief of the 8th Battalion by the 38th Battalion proved a very unsatisfactory on owing to misunderstanding regarding guides, who were not sent to meet imposing Companies.

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