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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 16 January.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 16 January on The Great War wiki.

1915

• Garrard & Co, Crown Jewellers to Lord Lonsdale: “We have this afternoon forwarded to Lt-Col. Machell 650 of the silver regimental badges, we have made to your esteemed instructions.”
• Letter to Major Binning regarding the water Supply to Blackhall: “We....find that to deliver the quantity of water required, a larger Plant and Pipe will be required to meet your requirements. We propose to fix a 30 feet Tower....this will give you a daily average of 4500 gallons. The water from the Council’s main will be delivered into a 550 gallon Tank.”
• Transfers: J. Wheatman (13427) from C Company to E Company.
• Discharges: T. Stewart (15429) of C Company.
• Enlistments to E Company: William Forsyth (17520)

1916

• In rest billets at Bouzincourt.

1917

• Battalion situated at Bus supplying working parties.
• James William Gregg (14003 L/Cpl.)

1918

• Battalion situated at Tournehem. Parading on 'B' Range and carrying out firing practices.