Sunday 28th April 1918
After their trials of the last two days the 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment, now forming part of a composite battalion with 2nd Battalion, Wiltshire Regiment, was glad to wake up in Scottish Camp, south-east of Poperinge and behind the lines this morning. About 11.30 it moved forward to Montreal Camp and formed the reserve for 30th Division. A few moments ago the adjutant reported heavy enemy gunfire near Vierstraat.
Source: X550/3/wd
Saturday 27th April 1918
Last evening the 2nd Bedfords, now part of a composite battalion, were lining the Yser Canal from Lock 8 to Spoil Bank but had just been outflanked by the enemy crossing Norfolk Bridge near The Bluff. Number 1 Company was forced back and about midnight was ordered to withdraw.
The front line now runs from Zillebeke to Lock 8 on the canal. The composite battalion was able to withdraw successfully behind this line last night with few casualties, though in the fighting 107 men had been wounded. They are now at Scottish Camp, south-east of Poperinge.
The 1st Battalion, west of Estaires, were also attacked today. They were relieved during the day and have withdrawn to a camp in a wood.
7th Battalion have withdrawn from the line. They marched to Amiens and were then taken by bus to Avesnes-le-Comte west of Arras.
Sources: X550/2/5; X550/3/wd; X550/8/1
