In February 1917 he became the adjutant of the battalion .
As at Delville Wood earlier in the year , the assault was successful but with heavy losses , although Dempsey again remained unscathed , and soon returned to England for home leave .
In February 1917 Dempsey became the adjutant of the battalion .
As at Delville Wood earlier in the year , the assault was successful but with heavy losses , although Dempsey again remained unscathed , and soon returned to England for home leave .