War Diaries – 38th Bn. CEF

38th Bn, CEF-Wednesday, October 23, 1918

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In support of 85th Battalion. Weather dull, Casualties – 5 O.R.s wounded.

Image: Busy scene at a Canadian Dressing Station. Advance East of Arras. October, 1918, Courtesy of Library and Archives Canada.


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38th Bn, CEF-Tuesday, October 29, 1918

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Battalion holding same position in front line as on 28th. Ration train came under very heavy shelling in La Sentinelles. Lieut R.G. Cochran and Corporal A. Newbold were killed. Casualties, Officers – Killed – 1 Lieut R.H. Cochran, One officer wounded – Lieut J.A.D. Elder. 1 O.R. killed, 4 O.R.’s wounded. All back areas heavily shelled with HE & Gas by Hun.
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38th Bn, CEF-Saturday, October 12, 1918

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Pay parade and Kit inspection in morning. Half-holiday in afternoon. Weather Fine.
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.

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