"Summing up.—The raid, unfortunately, failed in its chief objects, for no prisoners or identifications were obtained, though there is little doubt that four, and probably several more, Germans were killed or wounded. Had the left party succeeded in entering the enemy's trench, there is every probability that more damage would have been done, and identifications, if not prisoners, obtained.
"The support of the artillery was excellent, the wire had been well cut, and the barrage started precisely at the time arranged.
"The medium and light trench mortar batteries were also most effective, and completely stopped all enemy machine-gun fire.
"The machine-gun barrages were all that could be desired.
"The reconnaissance had been well done. Enemy posts were found where they had been expected. Suspected machine-gun emplacements were adequately dealt with either by artillery beforehand or by my trench mortars during operations.
"Signal communication worked well. Three special lines had been laid to Raid Headquarters. The raiding party established telephone communication from near the enemy's trench with commendable speed.
(Sgd.) "W. A. L. Fletcher, Lieutenant-Colonel,
"Comdg. 2/6th (Rifle) Bn. Liverpool Regiment.
"June 24th, 1917."