Chapter 16

May, June, July, August, 1918 192

Rations and the Battalion Transport.--At La Lacque.--The bombing of Aire.--General Mackenzie obliged by his wound to leave the Division.--Return of Colonel Wetherall.--Tripp's Farm on fire.--A mysterious epidemic.--A period of wandering. --The march from Pont Asquin to St. Hilaire.--Nieppe Forest. --Attack by A and B Companies on August 7.--Headquarters gassed.--A new Colonel.--The Battalion goes a-reaping.