Recces were made for assault crossing of MEUSE ESCAUT Canal by 9 Br Inf Bde.

Tracks arrived in Bn area at 1700 hrs.

At 1800 hrs orders were received for the Bn to conc near the river in the area LILLE ST HUBERT and to provide carrying and rowing parties for 2 RUR and 2 LINCOLNS who were to be assault Bns during this crossing.

Major RC Macdonald arrived to take over the appointment of 2i/c.