23 Oct Trenches E of LES BOEUFS

Bttn occupy front line & prepare for attack at 11.30 am. Fine morning but heavy mist. Attack cancelled until later. Zero time 2.30 pm. Weather clears a bit & Bttn attack, do very well capture strongpoint, no prisoners 106 casualties. CSM ANTLEY missing, CSM KYTE (?) & FRANKTON wounded. We hold ground & consolidate. Capts IRVINE & WATERS wounded, Lts LEWIS, CHEYNEY, DUDDELL & OGDEN wounded. Lt COX missing.

 

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