38th Bn, CEF-Saturday, November 2, 1918
Preparations being made for further attack on Valenciennes at dawn and companies moved forward to Eastern outskirts of City and established at E.1.a.55.30 to J.16.a.65.75. Where a heavy barrage was encountered. Some prisoners and material were taken although the greater part had been evacuated during the previous evening. The Battalion dug in at E. 10.a.35.30 and J.16.a.05.75 but about 6.00p.m. Orders were received that the Battalion would relieve the 102nd Battalion in front of St. Baulve from E.6.c.40.90. along sunken road to E.G.D.3.0. Difficulty was experienced in finding Battalion to be relieved but C and D companies took up the lined orders with B company in support and A company in reserve B.H.Q. at Place St. Gery, Valenciennes. Casualties – other ranks – wounded 13 and missing 1. Weather fine.