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War Diaries – 2nd Bn. CEF

2nd Bn. CEF- Thursday, August 8, 1918

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Early in the morning the assembling of the Battalion was reported complete, and later the Battalion attacked. Reinforcements of 1 officer (Lieut. S.D. Whaley) and 35 other ranks were taken on strength. Weather was fair.
War Diaries – 2nd Bn. CEF

2nd Bn, CEF-Saturday, August 31, 1918

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The Battalion “Stood to” at day break, all ranks eager and alert, determined to break the expected counter-attack which, however, did not materialize. During the day under protection of barrage the work of consolidation was continued and by night a continuous line established with flanking units. During the afternoon orders were received that the 2nd Brigade would pass through our present Brigade frontage and would continue the advance until they come in contact with the enemy. Later the 8th Can.Bn. Passed through our line in extended order, and pursuant to orders from Brigade, the Battalion moved back to Reserve taking up the same quarters in the Wancour area vacated two days earlier. Weather: Fair. Lieut.P.B.d’Esterre granted leave to U.K. from 31st. Lieut.WF.Bynum joined as reinforcement 27/8/18. Lieut.R.N.Broad and 47 O.Rs. joined 28th and Liet.G.Hunter taken on strength 30/8/18.
War Diaries – 2nd Bn. CEF

2nd Bn, CEF-Wednesday, August 28, 1918

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About 8.30p.m., in accordance with orders receive from Brigade, the Bn. Moved forward and relieved on battalion of the 6th Brigade. Transport and rear Details moving to a position East of Neuville Vitasse about 1 kilometre. Orders were received to the effect that the attack by the 1st Can.Division would be postponed indefinitely. About 10.00p.m. the Battalion had settled down in the area allotted. Very poor accommodation was to be had owing to few shell-holes and scarcity of suitable salvage. Weather: Unsettled turning cold towards evening.

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