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was turned into a most effective abbatis. - It was very difficult to get men to act as reliable guides because the country was difficult and could not be seen in day light. -
Communication was established with all Companies by orderly and with Brigade head quarters by telephone. - The lack of telephone has again been felt. -

The enemy again shelled the trenches of A Company very heavily during the day causing a great deal of damage to the parapit, in some cases men had to be dug out of the trench where the parapit had been knocked down on them. -
[See appendix No.3]

Owing to effective fire being brought on him, the O. C. B Company (Captain East) was compelled to withdraw his men to the left of his trench then re-occupied the right again as soon as it became dusk. - The Battn was relieved from the trenches by the Buffs between 1.30am and 4.30am. - The Battalion returned by Companies to the Infantry Barracks YPRES. -

 
Between 4am & 6.30am     7.2.15     YPRES

 
8 am 6.2.15 to 8 am 7.2.15
The casualties of the Battn during the previous 24 hours were killed 1 man wounded 15 NCO's & men. - The wastage from sick during the previous 7 days was 46 NCO's & men sent to hospital. -