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4th Australian Division, Hindenburg Outpost Line Area, Le Verguier, France, 18 September 1918.

  • Bernard Ambrose Coyte, a farmer from Borenore, is killed in action at Le Verguier in France
  • The diminished Australian 1st and 4th Divisions capture Le Verguier in the Hindenburg Outpost Line Area. The 1st Division attacks with 2,854 infantry and the 4th with 3,048, just one sixth of their original strengths. This is the last time these Divisions see action in the war.
  • Henry and Margaret Priest of Euchareena receive belated letters of condolence following their son Thomas’ death in action at Menin Road almost a year ago. The Late Sergeant TE Priest