72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada - waughfamily.ca

CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE OF EVENTS.May 9, 1917Battalion relieved by 85th Battalion and moved intoBrigade Support at Tottenham Caves on Vimy Ridge.May 12, 1917Brigade relieved and Battalion moved to Comox Camp.May 16, 1917Battalion moved forward to Zouave Valley.May 20, 1917Battalion moved forward to front line.May 22, 1917Enemy reported to be vacating their positions. Blockin Cyril Trench raided.May 24, 1917Battalion relieved by 38th Battalion and moved back toGivenchy.May 28, 1917Battalion relieved by 44th Battalion and moved back toChateau de la Haie, where first of 231st Battalion reinforcements were awaiting them.June 4, 1917Brigade parade held, decorations presented, and sport*held, 72nd Battalion winning. In the evening the Battalionmoved to a tent camp near Berthonval Wood, and thesame evening was bombed by hostile aeroplanes while incamp.June 5, 1917Battalion moved for cover to Berthonvalcamp was named Seaforth Camp.Wood, andJune 6, 1917All available officers of the 4th Division went to Chateaude la Haie to bid goodbye to Sir Julian Byng.June 13 and 14, 1917Divisional sports held Battalion won.June 14, 1917Battalion moved to front line, relieving 38th.June 19, 1917Battalion relieved by 44th BattalionChateau de la Haie.and moved back toJune 21, 1917Corps sports held.June 24, 1917A Brigade practice for an attack on La Coulotte waainspected by Corps Commander; a joint Church Paradeheld with 85th Battalion and decorations were presented.June 25, 1917First Army Horse Show held at Chateau de la Hale,Duke of Connaught being present. In the evening theBattalion moved forward to front line, relieving 44thand 47th Battalions.191