HC Deb 05 March 1919 vol 113 cc394-5

CASUALTIES IN YPRES SALIENT.

43. Major ENTWISTLE

asked the Secretary of State for War if he would state what were the total casualties suffered by the British, Canadian, and Australian troops, respectively, in the Ypres salient during the operations commencing on 31st July, 1917, and ending on 11th November, 1917?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I will give the figures for the period 31st July, 1917 to 18th November, 1917, as we have these readily available, and they are probably what my hon. and gallant Friend requires.

The figures are:

Officers. Other Ranks.
Regulars and Territorial Forces 10,795 207,838
Canadian Contingent 496 11,917
Australian Contingent 1,289 26,502

These totals include all killed, wounded and missing (including prisoners) as well as deaths from wounds and other causes.