Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 449
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its line on its right front in conjunction with the 4th A. Inf. Brigade capturing a machine gun and some prisoners. Received letter from Genl. Burstall GOC 2nd Canadian Divn. with reference to participation of troops of 2nd Aust. Div. in the capture of Marcelcave.
Sunday 18th Aug:
Reserve Brigades of 32nd Divn. last night relieved our 5th and 7th Bdes. Early this morning carried out a minor operation under an artillery barrage for the purpose of advancing our line close to the western edge of Herliville. Right and left battns. gained objectives without trouble but centre battn. met with determined opposition and as a consequence suffered a good many casualties and it is feared lost prisoners to the enemy. In afternoon visited hospital Abbeville and had arm treated. Major Matthews returned with us to Villers Brettenneaux and as the 6th Field Amb. Masseur who has been some time at Abbeville returned to Divn. Headquarters with necessary electrical outfit.
Monday 19th Aug.
Major Embleton took Major Matthews too out in the morning for a tour of our battle front of August 8th/11th. Genl. Lambert GOC 32nd Divn. assumed command at 10 a.m. although it was not known to me prior to handing over. The Boche had attacked our front in the vicinity of Herleville temporarily stoving in our line our positions however were restored immediately by counter attack. Divn. H Qrs. moved to Allonville. Major Matthews returned to Abbeville.Matthews Masseur commenced electrical treatment on arm.