ength and valour in this way,
receiving a bar to his M.M., and Pte. Greer, M.M., of "B" company,
proved an able second to him. Lt. Stanier was badly wounded whilst with
"A" company, losing the sight of one eye.

The next movement was the crossing of the River Ancre in the early hours
of August 23rd. This was well done by "B" company, "A" company, now
under the command of Capt. Nelson, being in support with "C" company.
During the advance, and with the co-operation of the East Lancs. north
of Miraumont, large bodies of prisoners were cut off and rounded up on
the far side of the Ancre. When the ground had been made good and it was
ascertained that the Hun had definitely retired, it was thought that the
day's work was done. This, however, proved to be wrong, as a further
advance to Warlencourt was ordered, and it was to commence as soon as
possible. The 6th moved off about dusk with the 7th in support, and
although the right flank was exposed this did not hinder the advance.
The greater part of the movement was carried out in darkness and over
strange ground, but the leadership was very skilful and the brigade came
in contact with the enemy on the outskirts of Warlencourt about 10.30
p.m. Boche M.G. nests quickly opened a terrific fire, but few casualties
were caused. A rapid deployment took place and positions quickly
occupied in case of a surprise. The enemy fire, however, increased in
intensity, and the cover afforded being of the scantiest, it was decided
to withdraw a short distance to a line of trenches and there await
daylight. Fortunately no serious losses had been incurred, and when dawn
broke it was found that the enemy had retired still further during the
night.

At this point the division was pinched out of the line by the Naval
Division on the right and the N.Z. Division on the left converging
across our front in the next day's advance, and we were enabled to take
advantage of a short respite from the struggle. The vigour and
effectiveness of the 42nd division's attack has been since proved by an
unexpected tribute from the enemy. The following extract from
Ludendorf's "Memoirs of the War, 1914-1918," Vol. II., page 692, refers
to the fighting at this time:--

"On August 21st the English attacked south of Arras between
Boisleux and the Ancre.... As the offensive developed, the enemy
succeeded on the north in pushing us back from the Ancre. At this
point a Prussian division ... given a s