VALUE—1917 ESTIMATE.
Since the battles of 1914 the division remained entirely on the offensive. It always defended itself well in attacks and held its positions with tenacity.
During its stay on the Champagne it did not show any activity, but also it had no desertions. It may be said that its morale is good. (September, 1917).
1918.
1. The division was relieved by the 17th Reserve Division in the Hollebeke sector about January 31. It rested and trained near Coutrai during February and until March 7.
2. On March 7 it was engaged west of Zandvoorde, where it was in line until April 11.
Battle of the Lys.
3. The division came into the battle line west of Merville on April 11, which town it captured. About the 23d it passed to the second line.
4. The division rested for two weeks at Canteleu (a suburb of Lille). It returned to a rest camp north of Kemmel about May 12th.