17.3.1917

6am: Patrols occupied BURG and later whole of HEDGE TRENCH without opposition.

9am: Patrols pushed into ESSARTS.

2pm: Patrols reconnoitred QUESNOY FARM.

4pm: Small enemy detachment firing machine guns from QUESNOY FARM caused 1 platoon of ours to withdraw.

8.30pm: The Battalion occupied and held QUESNOY FARM.

1/6th Battalion War Diary [WO/95/2694]

To be completed

139 Infantry Brigade: Headquarters War Diary [WO95/2692]