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==1916 (Tuesday)== |
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*Remains in line at F1 sub-sector. |
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*{{WF}} Despatch dated 15 June from [[Sir John French]] published, covering operations from [[5 April]] to [[30 May]]. |
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*A [[Sergeant]] writes to Mrs. McKegg respecting her son:<br><blockquote>{{quote-left}}I am sorry to have to inform you that Robert was wounded in the big advance on [[1 July|July 1st]], but you can rest content, as he is not serious, and is very likely to be home soon. I, as Sergeant of his [[Platoon]], received the parcel you sent, and I saw it divided out in the Platoon – or what was left of it. We have had a terrible smashing up; all our officers either [[killed in action|killed]] or wounded. It’s been an awful time, and Workington has suffered heavily. We were one of the first Battalions to go forward, and we were mown down like grass. I don’t think it will last much longer as the German loses must be terrible, and the sooner it is over the better for everyone. I hope I may never have an experience like it again. Don’t put yourselves out about Bob, as he has got what we call a nice '[[Blighty]]'.{{quote-right}} <ref>''[[It's Been an Awful Time]]'' – [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]]. Published [[21 July]] 1916.</ref> |
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*{{EF}} Fighting on Lyublin front continues; Austrians lose nearly all ground gained in past week. Enemy attacks on Zlota Lipa and Dniester repulsed. Russians withdraw to right bank of Urzedowka. |
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*{{SF}} Successful Italian offensive in Carnia region. Venice bombed by Austrian aeroplanes for fourth time. |
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*{{NO}} Destruction of ''Konigsberg'' completed on Rufiji River (German East Africa). |
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==1917 (Wednesday)== |
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==1916== |
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*Battalion in line S.W. of Lombardzyde. At 12:15am a message is sent from Capt. Greenhill, Officer Commanding No.1 Company: "The position at the Huitriere is that the defences have been blown in. My Platoons are in Nose Lane and in touch with the Spur. Casualties 4." |
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*{{WF}} Contalmaison won and held against counter-attacks; British also take parts of Mametz and Trones Woods. Total prisoners in 10 days fighting 7,500, and 26 field guns. |
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*12:25am: Message is sent to Officer Commanding C Company, Highland Light Infantry: "You are to report at once with your Company to Capt. Stevens in 4th line. 2nd Lieut. Cook-Gray bearer of this will guide you to his HQ. You will act under his orders." |
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**At Verdun Germans gain footing in Damloup battery and east of Firmin and Chenois Woods. |
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*12:30am: Message is sent from Battalion HQ to Sig MGC: "Your guns will proceed to Presquite to cover the left [[flank]] of the 11th Borders. Your Guns will report to Officer Commanding 11th Borders to cover his left flank. 11th Borders HQ are at the Powder Magazine. Addressed Sig. Machine Gun Company repeated Div. MGO, 11th Borders." |
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*{{EF}} Germans receive reinforcements and heavy [[artillery]] to defend passage of the Stokhod. |
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*12:45am: Message is received by Officer Commanding C Company, 2nd KOYLI: "C Coy 2nd KOYLI will move from 11th Borders HQ to 4th line, where it will report to Capt Stevens commanding B Coy 17th HLI. His HQ are in 4th line between Nose Alley and Nose Lane. They will act under his orders." |
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*{{AE}} Russians begin a fresh offensive in Armenia. General Maude succeeds General Gorringe in command of Tigris column. |
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*12:45am: Message is sent from Battalion HQ: "As soon as the 11th Borders have re-established a line, they will be relieved by the 16th Northumberland Fusiliers. Colonel Scully will proceed to HQ 11th Borders and arrange all details of relief direct with them. Relief to be completed before daylight. The Nieuport Defences at present held by the 16th Northumberland Fusiliers will be taken over by the 15th Lancashire Fusiliers – all details to be arranged between Commanding Officers Concerned. The 15th Lancashire Fusiliers will take over the same dispositions as the 16th Northumberland Fusiliers." |
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*{{NO}} A German submarine [[shell]]s Seaham Harbour. One man killed. Three armed trawlers sunk off Scottish coasts, in action with German submarines. |
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*Deaths: |
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**[[John Henry Gillbanks (241477 Pte.)]] |
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**[[Ernest Edward Harris (241980 Pte.)]] |
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**[[George Henry Osborne (33522 Pte.)]] |
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**[[John George Purdham (13352)]] |
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==1918 (Thursday)== |
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*Training continues with 1st Battalion 130th Infantry Regiment (USA) at Ailly-le-Haut-Clocher.<ref group="note">The [[Lonsdales]] were in their final month before being disbanded. Where training is concerned, this was done alongside the American infantry. It was during this period that they moved to several different locations in the eventual run up to the disbandment papers being approved. On [[29 July]], 1918, the [[11th Battalion War Diary, July 1918|war diary states]]: {{quote-left}}orders received for WO's, [[NCO]]'s and men of the cadres to proceed to join the [[1/5th Border Regiment]] (A.G. letter C.R. 5/9054/30 G.) and for battalion to be disbanded from date of departure.{{quote-right}} The Lonsdale are disbanded two days later on [[31 July]].</ref> |
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*{{WF}} Great aerial activity on British front. |
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*{{EF}} Capture of Kalusz (western Stanislau, Galicia) by Russians. |
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*{{SF}} Statistics of health of British army at Salonika published. |
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*{{AE}} British column from Feluja (Euphrates) engages Turkish force up the river and inflicts considerable loss. Despatch on operations in Mesopotamia published.<ref>The operations leading up to the capture of Baghdad are described by Lt-General Sir Stanley Maude. The record begins on [[28 August]], 1916, and closes on [[31 March]], 1917. This first half period was occupied in preparation, the second in heavy fighting fount Kut and Sanna-i-Yat, the passage of the Tigris and the advance on Baghdad.</ref> |
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*{{NO}} Report of British operations in East Africa published.<ref>A converging movement of British columns compelled the German forces on the coast hills south and west of Kilwa to fall back. German detachments further inland between Lake Nyassa and the sea were being pressed from the north-west and south to Mahenge.</ref> |
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*{{PO}} Announcement of judicial enquiry into the conduct of all persons affected by Mesopotamia Reported. |
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**Prussian Reform: [[Kaiser]] promises an equal franchise in the next elections to the Prussian Diet. |
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**Sinn Fein candidate defeats Nationalist in East Clare election. |
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==1918== |
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*{{WF}} Successful Australian raid near Merris (north of River Lys). 74 British [[air-raid]]s in Germany during June announced. |
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*{{NO}} U.S. supply ship ''Westover'' torpedoed and sunk in European waters, 10 lost. |
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*{{PO}} Count Hertling in Committee of Reichstag on foreign policy; to be unchanged.<ref>Speech of Count Hurtling ''re'' Foreign Policy: Resignation of von Kühlmann denotes no change in policy. Germany ready to consider honourable peace. Treaty of Brest-Litovsk to be maintained. Murder of Count Marbach probably instigated by [[Allies]]. Kühlmann's retirement due to lack of confidence between him and others. Admiral Hintze to carry out Hertling's policy.</ref> |
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**British Government announces stricter treatment of enemy aliens to be adopted. |
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==References/notes== |
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Latest revision as of 21:21, 7 July 2022
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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 11 July.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 11 July on The Great War wiki.
1916 (Tuesday)
- Remains in line at F1 sub-sector.
- A Sergeant writes to Mrs. McKegg respecting her son:
“I am sorry to have to inform you that Robert was wounded in the big advance on July 1st, but you can rest content, as he is not serious, and is very likely to be home soon. I, as Sergeant of his Platoon, received the parcel you sent, and I saw it divided out in the Platoon – or what was left of it. We have had a terrible smashing up; all our officers either killed or wounded. It’s been an awful time, and Workington has suffered heavily. We were one of the first Battalions to go forward, and we were mown down like grass. I don’t think it will last much longer as the German loses must be terrible, and the sooner it is over the better for everyone. I hope I may never have an experience like it again. Don’t put yourselves out about Bob, as he has got what we call a nice 'Blighty'.” [1]
1917 (Wednesday)
- Battalion in line S.W. of Lombardzyde. At 12:15am a message is sent from Capt. Greenhill, Officer Commanding No.1 Company: "The position at the Huitriere is that the defences have been blown in. My Platoons are in Nose Lane and in touch with the Spur. Casualties 4."
- 12:25am: Message is sent to Officer Commanding C Company, Highland Light Infantry: "You are to report at once with your Company to Capt. Stevens in 4th line. 2nd Lieut. Cook-Gray bearer of this will guide you to his HQ. You will act under his orders."
- 12:30am: Message is sent from Battalion HQ to Sig MGC: "Your guns will proceed to Presquite to cover the left flank of the 11th Borders. Your Guns will report to Officer Commanding 11th Borders to cover his left flank. 11th Borders HQ are at the Powder Magazine. Addressed Sig. Machine Gun Company repeated Div. MGO, 11th Borders."
- 12:45am: Message is received by Officer Commanding C Company, 2nd KOYLI: "C Coy 2nd KOYLI will move from 11th Borders HQ to 4th line, where it will report to Capt Stevens commanding B Coy 17th HLI. His HQ are in 4th line between Nose Alley and Nose Lane. They will act under his orders."
- 12:45am: Message is sent from Battalion HQ: "As soon as the 11th Borders have re-established a line, they will be relieved by the 16th Northumberland Fusiliers. Colonel Scully will proceed to HQ 11th Borders and arrange all details of relief direct with them. Relief to be completed before daylight. The Nieuport Defences at present held by the 16th Northumberland Fusiliers will be taken over by the 15th Lancashire Fusiliers – all details to be arranged between Commanding Officers Concerned. The 15th Lancashire Fusiliers will take over the same dispositions as the 16th Northumberland Fusiliers."
- Deaths:
1918 (Thursday)
- Training continues with 1st Battalion 130th Infantry Regiment (USA) at Ailly-le-Haut-Clocher.[note 1]
Notes
- ↑ The Lonsdales were in their final month before being disbanded. Where training is concerned, this was done alongside the American infantry. It was during this period that they moved to several different locations in the eventual run up to the disbandment papers being approved. On 29 July, 1918, the war diary states: “orders received for WO's, NCO's and men of the cadres to proceed to join the 1/5th Border Regiment (A.G. letter C.R. 5/9054/30 G.) and for battalion to be disbanded from date of departure.” The Lonsdale are disbanded two days later on 31 July.
References
- ↑ It's Been an Awful Time – Workington Star and Harrington Guardian. Published 21 July 1916.
Sources: Various sources contemporary to the war have been used to compile the Lonsdale Battalion on this day... (hover to read more)
Various sources contemporary to the war have been used to compile The Lonsdale Battalion On This Day. The majority of the events shown on this day (11 July), including any supplementary notes, enlistments and statistical data etc., have been primarily sourced from the Lonsdale Battalion War Diary (November 1915 to June 1918), Record of the XIth (Service) Battalion (Lonsdale) and abridged material from Timeline and Chronology of the Lonsdale Battalion (September 1914 - May 1915), which are sourced from the original DLONS/L/13/13 Lowther Estate Archives. Events from that chronology are reproduced here with kind permission of Jim Lowther (2016). They are identified and referenced separately by their unique DLONS numbers. Please do not publish these events without prior permission from the Lowther Estate. All casualty names, numbers, ranks, date of deaths and places of burial/commemoration have been sourced from Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-19, Volume 39, The Border Regiment and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission database respectively.