[Insert: typescript note from Lieutenant-General Cavan, 1 October 1917]
days exposed to heavy shell fire & under fire from Eagle trench; that they were able under such conditions to make all arrangements & capture the position reflects the greatest credit upon all ranks. The Brigades were reorganized on the
26 September 1917 battlefield & on the 26th we were relieved by the 4th Division (General Matheson). Brigades moved to PROVEN preparatory to going south.
2 October 1917 Divisional headquarters moved to PERONNE and Brigades railed between September 30 & October 3rd.
10 October 1917 Division relieved the 40th Division in the line between HONNECOURT Wood & HAVRINCOURT Wood. It was about 10,000 yards in length & could only be lightly held by posts. All three Brigades were in the line. The sector was very quiet. The German divisions in this