Saturday 16 September 1916

First objective of attack by PPCLI achieved, a second one contemplated.
B’n lose heavily 49 on our left and 25 Bn (2nd Division) on our right in Courcellette. Many wounded. No stretchers nor bearers. Men cannot be spared to look after wounded. Water badly needed Capt Sullivan OC No 2 Coy. Major Martin and Mr Rosamund killed. No 4 Co lose heavily. C.S.M. Jacques & Sergt Clason are killed also Pte Matthews of Vancouver. All PPCLI.
Bn take 62 prisoners.