Saturday 26 August 1916

Make several maps out last night. I take leave of the 11th Brigade and Ypres. Leave the Ramparts and Ypres. Leave for Winnezeele in a storm. Previous to leaving, the enemy absolutely smash up the trenches on observatory ridge. TorTop with minenwerfers (French mortars) The Huns lose heavily. I witness the whole proceedings. Meet the mess cart of 11th Bde & get a ride into Poperinghe Bde Maj Prideaux gives me a note for our Bde Major and a commendation for services. Arr Winnezeele at 4 PM. Left Ypres @ 10 am.