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Here at the Lonsdale Battalion wiki we are firm believers that knowledge about our history should be shared freely, to better our understanding of a challenging and devastating period that affected hundreds of millions of people. We have included what little public domain information we have been lucky enough to find – information such as battalion histories, war diaries and newspaper articles. Other information has been kindly donated by enthusiasts and relatives of those who served during the war, such as photos and military background.
Your stories – Some men came back, many did not. For families who have stories to tell, we would very much like to hear about them, and how they may have impacted peoples' lives. We would like to provide a space for your stories, and the memory of your loved ones.
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All photos and information remain the property of the original owner(s).A daily listing of movements, actions, events and political involvements of the Lonsdale Battalion that took place this day between 1914–1918. (This information refreshes daily.)
On this day in history (18 April)
1915 (Sunday)
- General Sir Henry Mackinnon (Commander in Chief, Western Command) to Lord Lonsdale: "I am much distressed about the War Office plans for your Battalion. I did hear that the Battalion were going to be put in the Highland Division. That would not be so bad if it were the 1st Highland, which I understand is going abroad soon. If, however, it is the 2nd Highland, I should be sorry....If you ever come across Lord Kitchener, you might mention the Battalion to him, and you certainly have my authority to say how very highly I think of the material and training." [1]
1916 (Tuesday)
- Contay Wood: Battalion in isolation camp (measles) involved in training and small working parties.[note 1]
- Lance-Corporal O. Bell writes a letter to the Workington Star and Harrington Guardian: "Dear Sir, I must drop you a line to thank you and your subscribers so much for sending me the parcel of Old Tom cigarettes. I shared them out to the lads in my Section, who I may say are nearly all from Workington and the neighbouring villages. We are some distance from the firing line just at present, but we never know the minute we may be called upon. I am writing to thank the senders of the parcel under separate cover; but it will do no harm by thanking them through your valuable paper, too. I must now conclude, wishing you all, also the Smoke Fund, the best of luck." [2]
1917 (Wednesday)
- Germaine: Involved in cleaning up generally. New clothing is issued.
- Deaths: John Cowing (15548 L/Cpl.)
1918 (Thursday)
- Brigade Reserve: Involved in company training. Rain interferes.
- Bathing commences at Monchy. New clothing is issued and boots are being repaired.
- No shelling and the men benefit from the rest.
- Deaths: Adam Bell (17540 Pte.) / Octavius Keen (28857 Pte.)
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- ↑ Record No. DLONS/L/13/13/279
- ↑ May Be Called Upon Any Minute. Published 28 April 1916.
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