1/5th Battalion (Territorial Force) Border Regiment (Cumberland)

History

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In August 1914 the 1/5th Battalion was in Carlisle. Army Troops were attached to the East Lancashire Division. Moved to Barrow.
26th October 1914 the Battalion landed at Le Havre and was attached to Lines of Communication. [Official History of the war mentions attachment to Jullundur Brigade in Lahore Division].
5th May 1915 the Battalion was attached to 149th Brigade in 50th (Northumbrian) Division.
20th December 1915 the Battalion was transferred to 151st Brigade in same Division.
12th February 1918 the Battalion was transferred to the 66th (2nd East Lancashire) Division as a Pioneer Battalion.
7th May 1918 the Battalion was transferred to 97th Brigade in 32nd Division and absorbed the cadre of the Regiment's 11th Battalion (Lonsdale).^[1]

A few of my experiences whilst "on active service" by Charles Rooke, 1/5th Battalion Border Regiment.

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