Failed to get up the gully I intended but went up Red Ravine

12th November [1916] Sunday

Unholy scrap last night and yesterday afternoon beyond the Vardar. French attacked the Bulgar lines near Ghergeli and won through. The Bulgars counter attacked four times and were repulsed every time.
Went out with three men. Failed to get up the gully I intended but went up Red Ravine and found Bulgar sentry on Goldie 3 – about 300 yards forward of their previous position. Returned very dissatisfied as being observed by the sentry and never knowing what supports he had behind, I had to return with my mission half-finished.