Their final action came around Montbrehain amidst the Battle of St. Quentin Canal in early October 1918, during which the pioneers were used primarily as infantry during the assault on the village due to heavy losses amongst 2nd Division's infantry battalions earlier in the year.
Their final action came around Montbrehain amidst the Battle of St. Quentin Canal in early October 1918. The pioneers were used primarily as infantry during the assault on the village due to heavy losses amongst 2nd Division's infantry battalions earlier in the year during St. Quentin Canal in early October 1918.