In the afternoon of 19 July the 53rd Brigade advanced from the base of the salient to attempt to reach Thackeray's headquarters and reached the base of the salient but were unable to support to the forward elements of the South African brigade.
The 53rd Brigade advanced from the base of the salient. This was in the afternoon of 19 July. This was to attempt to reach Thackeray's headquarters. The 53rd Brigade reached the base of the salient. This was in the afternoon of 19 July. The 53rd Brigade were unable to support to the forward elements of the South African brigade. This was in the afternoon of 19 July.