“On this, the first occasion on which the Major-General has had the honour of leading the Division into action, he desires to wish all ranks the best of luck. When the enemy attacks, the Divisional Commander is convinced that the Division will give such an account of itself as to make the enemy regret that they tried conclusions with East Lancashire.
“This is the opportunity we want to ‘Go One Better.’”
GOMIECOURT CHÂTEAU.
ERVILLERS, WHERE THE 1/10 BN. MANCHESTER REGT. REPULSED EIGHT ATTACKS.
SAPIGNIES, THE SCENE OF HEAVY FIGHTING FOR 125TH BRIGADE.
LT.-COL. P. V. HOLBERTON (THE MANCHESTER REGT.) COMMANDING 1/5 BN. LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS. KILLED IN ACTION.