Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 447
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[Page 447]
DMS of 4th Army were knighted the former as K.C.B. and the latter as K.C.M.G.
After the King's departure a conference of Divisional Commanders was held and details for proposed operation on the 15th inst. were decided. On this Corps front the attack will be as follows. On the right 5th Divn. thence northward 4th Divn., 2nd Divn., 17th Divn. (recently allotted this Corps) and north of the Somme the Liason force. Only the 5th, 4th and 2nd Divns. will be actually employed in the attack the others maintaining their present line. Boche planes again active bombing during the night. The 6th Brigade by patrol activity considerably advanced its line and captured prisoners and machine guns.
Tuesday 13th Aug.
The 17th Division now allotted to the Corps and has relieved the 3rd Aust. Div. on our left. Their patrols have pushed out East from Proyart. Corps Commander called and discussed forthcoming operations. Corps Headquarters moved to Glisy balance of Divisional Headquarters personnel to Villers Bretonneux. Boche active tonight bombing front lines.
Wednesday 14th Aug.
6th Brigade advanced its line West and SouthWest of Herleville capturing prisoners and machine guns. Divisional front side slipped 500 yards southward last night. Army Commander called during the afternoon asked me to give him details of 2nd Div. operation and expressed his keen appreciation of the work done by the Division. Director of Army Signals G.H.Q. and General Montgomery 4th Army