17 Apr. Trenches – MONCHY

Wet, cold day. Enemy fired 4 Aerial Torpedoes into SALIENT, one direct hit on a dugout, & 3 killed (Sgt. HOBBS, Corpl. HOGG  & Pte. HOOMANS “A” Coy) At 4pm 25 men under Lieuts. SHUTE & GORMAN, raided Enemy trenches & bombed their dug-outs, & from the cries heard, appeared to have done much damage. The party returned at 4.10 pm., 1 man slightly wounded. Very little retaliation by enemy.

Congratulatory messages received from Division & Brigade Head Qrs. on success of raid. Lieut. SHUTE awarded Military Cross & Pte. HAZELL – Military Medal.

Account sent home.