72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada - waughfamily.ca

SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS OF CANADAthrough their lines in open order on their way toa thing to remember. Late in the afternoon the Battalionwas relieved by a unit of an Imperial Division, who sweptLa Coulotteand the Mericourt Switch Line which barred the roadto Lens. The capture of Vimy Ridge was a thing accomplished. It will forever be a prominent event in the calendar of history. In an especial manner it will forever standout in the annals of the 72nd Highlanders of Canada. Forthe whole of the Canadian Divisions it was a great triumphand the gain was great. The prisoners that fell to thecombined forces were 3342, including 62 officers, while theguns taken totalled 30. The key of one of the most important sections of the North had been secured.