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=The 12th (Reserve) Battalion=
The '''12th Battalion Border Regiment''' was formed as reserve battalion from the Depot Companies of the Lonsdale Battalion at [[Glossary:Prees Heath|Prees Heath]] on [[26 May]], 1915<ref name="ofb12">''[http://www.ordersofbattle.com/Units/UnitData?UniX=10978 12 The Border Regiment]'' Orders of Battle. Accessed 7 August 2016.</ref> and remained in the UK supplying drafts to the Lonsdales. On [[1 September]] 1916 the Battalion was absorbed into the 75th Training Reserve Battalion of 17th Reserve Brigade.<ref name="ofb12" /><ref>[http://www.1914-1918.net/border.htm The Border Regiment] Chris Barker. The Long, Long Trail. Accessed 7 August 2016.</ref> For casualties of the 12th (Reserve) Battalion, see [[12th (Reserve) Battalion Border Regiment Roll of Honour]].
=Further reading=
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