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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 12 October.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 12 October on The Great War wiki.

1914

• 3 men recruited at Low Row.
• From the Recruiting Office to Lt-Col. Machell: “Authorise the acceptance of recruits of a minimum height of 5’ 3 ins and of a chest measurement of 34 inches if under 22 years of age, and 34 inches if over.”
• Memo from the Recruiting Officer, Carlisle: “I must draw to your notice that the hirings in Cumberland,....will be taking place about the first week in November … all recruiters in the Area should take steps to obtain as many recruits as possible.”

1916

• Battalion situated in the support line of the Cambrin Sector.
• The Commanding officer and a party of 1st East Yorkshires arrive for the purpose of gathering information prior to their Battalion taking over the line from the Lonsdales.
• Battalion supporting Royal Engineer parties.

1917

• Battalion situated at Teteghem involved in Company training. Recreation the afternoon.