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==1915 (Thursday)==
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*Battalion Orders:
*General Equipment Indent: 70 urine tubs.<ref>{{lowther|recno=66}}</ref>
==1916 (Friday)==
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*The [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]] publishes letter written by [[Private]] Rowland Cowper on [[29 January]], 1916:<br>{{quote-left}}Dear Sir, Having had the pleasure of receiving a parcel of
*The [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]] publishes letter written by J. Diamond on [[30 January]], 1916:<br>{{quote-left}}Dear Sir, I am pleased to say I received your parcel of cigarettes and twist whilst in the
*The [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]] publishes letter written by [[Private]] [[Robert John Reed McKegg (16298)|Robert McKegg]], which says:<br>{{quote-left}}Dear Sir, I now take pleasure in writing to thank you and your readers for the parcel of smokes I received quite safe on [[23 January|23rd January]]. We are at present in the trenches for seven days, and had quite a rough time of it yesterday. I am sorry to say my best pal was killed, and two others badly wounded by [[shrapnel]], which makes us more determined than ever to retrieve our loss. I divided the Old Toms amongst the boys in our [[dug-out]], and they all send their thanks for the same, which are far superior to the French brands that are sold out here.{{quote-right}} <ref>''[[Had Quite a Rough Time but More Determined Than Ever]]''
▲:{{quote-left}}Dear Sir, Having had the pleasure of receiving a parcel of “Star” cigarettes, tobacco and matches, presumably through the instigation of the “Wheat Sheaf” and also by the “Miners Arms” customers. I would be greatly obliged, if, through the medium of your paper, you can find room to thank them on my behalf for their kindness. The smokes were greatly appreciated by some of my comrades and myself, and I can assure you we are truly grateful. I often notice letters in your paper from some of our boys, so I will not weary you any more with our experiences, suffice it to say that with the exception of a few casualties we are all fairly well and cheerful under the circumstances, and going strong although, I daresay, by now we have a somewhat weatherbeaten experience. However, it is the fortune of war, and I hope it will not be long before the terrible conflict is brought to a successful conclusion.{{quote-right}}<ref>''[[All Fairly Well and Cheerful]]'' – [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]]. Published 11 February 1916.</ref>
▲:{{quote-left}}Dear Sir, I am pleased to say I received your parcel of cigarettes and twist whilst in the trenches last week, and I desire to thank you and your readers for the kindness in sending out to us smokes. I need not tell you how much they are appreciated by all the boys out here. We have had a few more casualties during the past week, so we hope for the best when we go in again.{{quote-right}}<ref>''[[Had a Few More Casualties but Hoping for a Rest]]'' – [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]]. Published 11 February, 1916.</ref>
▲:{{quote-left}}Dear Sir, I now take pleasure in writing to thank you and your readers for the parcel of smokes I received quite safe on [[23 January|23rd January]]. We are at present in the trenches for seven days, and had quite a rough time of it yesterday. I am sorry to say my best pal was killed, and two others badly wounded by [[shrapnel]], which makes us more determined than ever to retrieve our loss. I divided the Old Toms amongst the boys in our [[dug-out]], and they all send their thanks for the same, which are far superior to the French brands that are sold out here.{{quote-right}}<ref>''[[Had Quite a Rough Time but More Determined Than Ever]]'' – [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]]. Published 11 February, 1916.</ref>
==1917 (Sunday)==
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*The area covered by smoke is swept by rifle and [[Lewis machine gun]] fire and
*Observation is hampered owing to heavy mist. At daylight a patrol is sent out and finds the enemy still in number on left flank and holding a post with three [[machine gun|machine guns]]. When the mist clears and visibility is good, several of the enemy are shot who are seen retiring up the opposite slopes.
*Remainder of the day is quiet with the exception of hostile [[sniping]] and occasional active [[artillery]] fire. After darkness falls, two attempts are made to capture the strong hostile post near the left flank. Both attempts are unsuccessful owing to the post being too strongly held.
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===Deaths===
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*[[George Edward Little (13760 Pte.)]]
*[[Owen McGann (19345)]]
*[[William Skinner (13684)]]
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==1918 (Monday)==
*Battalion is situated in the field where
▲*[[Joseph Nixon Brooks (33548 Pte.)|Brooks, Joseph Nixon (33548 Pte.)]]
▲*[[John Derrick (33349 L/Cpl.)|Derrick, John (33349 L/Cpl.)]]
▲*[[William Eland (17580 Cpl.)|Eland, William (17580 Cpl.)]]
▲*[[John Vaughan (27879 Pte.)|Vaughan, John (27879 Pte.)]]
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