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==1915 (Thursday)==
*Further repulse of Germans at Marie Therese work.
*[[Battalion]] Orders: {{quote-left}}The Officer Commanding is glad to be able to announce that the percentage of Officers, [[Non-commissioned officer|N.C. Officers]] and men of the [[Lonsdale Battalion]] who have been inoculated is today over 95 per cent.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=136}}</ref>
*Germans take Serpets (north-west Poland), but are repulsed at [[Kosziowa]].
*General Equipment Indent: 70 urine tubs.<ref>{{lowther|recno=66}}</ref>
*Cargo of S.S. ''Wilhelmina'' seized and placed in Prize Court.
*[[USA]] Notes to the United Kingdom on the use of neutral flag<ref group="note">The United States Government, while not denying that a belligerent ship may lawfully use a neutral flag when in imminent danger of capture or destruction, states that it would view "with anxious solicitude" any general use of the United States flag by British vessels.</ref> and to [[Germany]] on the conditions of the submarine "blockade".<ref group="note">The Note states that the possibilities arising out of the conditions of Germany's submarine policy are viewed by the United States Government "with such grave concern" that it feels compelled to request the german Government to consider the critical situation....which might arise were German naval forces....to destroy any merchant vessel of the United States or to cause the death of American citizens...." The German Government is reminded that "the sole right of a belligerent dealing with neutral vessels on the high seas is limited to visit and search, unless a blockade is proclaimed and effectively maintained, which (the United States Government) does not understand to be proposed." If the commanders of German vessels of war should destroy American vessels or the lives of American citizens, "it would be difficult" for the US Government to view the act as anything but "an indefensible violation of neutral rights." In such a case, it "would be constrained to hold the Imperial Government to a strict accountability....and to take any steps which might be necessary to safeguard American lives and property...."</ref>
==1916Notes==
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*Relieved by the 17th Highland Light Infantry in the F1 sector near Aveluy. The battalion returns to [[billet|billets]] in [[Albert (place)|Albert]].<ref name="wdfeb16">[[11th Battalion War Diary, February 1916]]</ref>
*One [[Non-commissioned officer]] is killed during the relief.<ref name="wdfeb16" />
*The [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]] publishes letter written by [[Private]] Rowland Cowper on [[29 January]], 1916:
:{{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>
*The [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]] publishes letter written by J. Diamond on [[30 January]], 1916:
:{{quote-left}}Dear Sir, I am pleased to say I received your parcel of cigarettes and twist whilst in the [[trench]]es 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>
*The [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]] publishes letter written by Private R. McKegg, which says:
:{{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==
*At 4.30am the enemy delivers a counter attack from a north-east direction. Rapid [[Rifle]] fire, along with Lewis and [[Vickers machine gun]] fire, is brought down on the enemy. The hostile attack wanes and is held up with the exception of the left [[flank]], which under cover of the smoke from the burning dug out, the enemy manages to reach our lines. A fight, mainly with bombs, ensues and the enemy is repulsed.<ref name="wdfeb17">[[11th Battalion War Diary, February 1917]]</ref>
*The area covered by smoke is swept by rifle and [[Lewis machine gun]] fire and [[barrage]]d by all available rifle [[grenade]]s. The enemy retires.<ref name="wdfeb17" />
*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.<ref name="wdfeb17" />
*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.<ref name="wdfeb17" />
*At 8.30pm firm orders are received that the Lonsdales must act in conjunction with the Naval Division on the right in another advance to be made along the 'Puisieux Ridge'. 'C' Company, under Capt. Ross, along with two [[platoon]]s of 'D' Company are detached. They take up their position on the left of the Naval Division and on the barrage opening up at 9pm, the advance starts. Some 330 yards of ground are taken and a new line of posts are established connecting up with the Naval Division.<ref name="wdfeb17" />
===The following Lonsdale men died this day in 1917===
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*[[Joseph Nixon Brooks (33548 Pte.)]]
*[[John Derrick (33349 L/Cpl.)]]
*[[William Eland (17580 Cpl.)]]
*[[George Edward Little (13760 Pte.)]]
*[[John Vaughan (27879 Pte.)]]
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==1918==
*Battalion situated in the field where Companies spend the day working in the reserve area on [[machine gun]] emplacements and shelters. Later, kit inspections.<ref name="wdfeb18">[[11th Battalion War Diary, February 1918]]</ref>
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