Report on Minor Operation carried out in Houplines Sub-Sector on the Night of June 21st-22nd, 1917.
"Strength of Party.—Three officers and 97 other ranks.
"Point of Exit.—C.29.a.35.80—C.23.b.96.34.
"Points of Entry.—C.29.a.48.17—C.29.a.62.41.
"Time.—1.6 a.m. Entry reported by telephone.
"Object.—(a) To continue a harassing policy and prevent the enemy from withdrawing troops.
"(b) Killing and capturing as many of the enemy as possible.
"(c) Obtaining identification and gaining information regarding the enemy's system of defence.
"Narrative.—Minus five minutes zero: Bridges laid across ditch.
"Minus three minutes zero: All parties formed up across ditch.