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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 11 September.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 11 September on The Great War wiki.

1914

• “Notes of the Week: In the meantime recruiting is progressing fairly briskly, and it seems that Lord Kitchener will easily raise half a million men – or more – if he needs them. And he says he does need them. But such posters as that now on the hoardings, bearing Lord Lonsdale’s name, will not do any good. To ask “Are you a man or mouse?” will, I fancy, be taken as an insult by most men.
  

There are many good men – and quite as loyal as Lord Lonsdale – who, for various reasons – cowardice not being one of them – cannot see their way to joining the Colours just now; but that is no reason they should be called mice. No doubt the poster was issued with a good intention; but – well – we are told that a certain main road is paved with good intentions. My own opinion is that the poster ought to be looked upon as a specimen of zeal over-running discretion; but I know a good many men who don’t take that view of it.”

1916

• Battalion Companies at the disposal of Company Commanders during morning; afternoon is given up to recreation.

1917

• Battalion situated in Wulpen. No one is allowed on Streets during day owing to enemy balloon observation.
• Time spent cleaning billets and working parties by night.

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