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

1914

• 3 men are recruited at Wreay; a further 22 men are recruited at St. Nicholas and Recruiting Office, Carlisle.
• Thomas Spencer is recruited at Penrith.

1916

• Battalion leaves Labeuvrere at 7am in full marching order. Arrives Monchy Breton at 1pm and remains there overnight.

1917

• Battalion situated at Teteghem. 'A', 'B' & 'D' Companies at disposal of Company Commanders for physical drill and musketry training during morning.
• 'C' Company on 6 mile route march. Recreation in the afternoon.