Chapter I: Preface

With the assistance of the official "War Diary" and the proud memory of two years' service with the 116th Battalion C.E.F. in France, the writer has compiled this small book for all ex-members of the Battalion, with the hope that they may find somewhere within its pages the reminiscence of days spent together, battles fought, and friendships made; and for the parents, relatives, and friends whose loved ones fell whilst fighting in the ranks of the Battalion, as a token of remembrance and sympathy.

THE ADJUTANT.

CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION 7

CHAPTER I.--SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE 13

CHAPTER II.--VIMY RIDGE 19

CHAPTER III.--UMPTY UMPS 27

CHAPTER IV.--THE RAID 31

CHAPTER V.--HILL SEVENTY 40

CHAPTER VI.--PASSCHENDAELE 49

CHAPTER VII.--REST BILLETS 53

CHAPTER VIII.--AUGUST 8TH 62

CHAPTER IX.--THE BOIRY SHOW 72

CHAPTER X.--CAMBRAI 80

CHAPTER XI.--MONS 87

HONOR ROLL 94