On the 1st April 1916 the Battalion were in the front line at Laventie where they remained until 12th April with brief spells in reserve. From Laventie the Battalion moved to different billets at Sailly, Le Croix Marmuse and Richebourg St Vaast. On 23rd April they relieved the 15th Battalion Cheshire Regiment at Ferme du Bois before moving into reserve on 29th.
