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==1915 (Wednesday)==
*Small French advances near Roclincourt (north of [[Arras]]), near [[Perthes]], and north-west of [[Verdun]].
*Letter to [[Percy Wilfred Machell|Lt-Col. Machell]]: {{quote-left}}The [[Brigadier-General]] desires me to notify you of his satisfaction with his inspection of your Battalion yesterday. He was struck by the intelligent interest shown by Officers and men in the work they were performing and considers that the training is proceeding on sound lines in every branch. The appearance and bearing of the Battalion merit commendation.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=120}}</ref>
*Two [[Zeppelin]]s wrecked off north-west [[Denmark]].
*[[Battalion]] Orders: {{quote-left}}On Saturdays the Canteen will be open for the sale of intoxicating liquors from 2pm till 9.15pm.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=136}}</ref>
*Russians defeated on line Plotsk-Ratsionj (north-west [[Poland]]).
*Discharge on medical grounds: J. Walker (13477) and A. Reed (13209) of C Company.<ref>{{lowther|recno=135}}</ref>
*Great battle near Nadworna and [[Kolomea]].
*Austrians take [[Czernowitz]].
 
==1916Notes==
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*2nd Inniskilling Fusiliers relieve the [[Lonsdales]] in [[Albert (place)|Albert]].<ref>At the same time the 96th Brigade relieves the [[97th Brigade]], to which the Lonsdales belonged.</ref> The Battalion [[billet|billets]] in huts in Hénencourt Wood.<ref>[[11th Battalion War Diary, February 1916]]</ref>
==References / notes==
 
==1917==
*Battalion remains in huts at Acheux.<ref name="wdfeb17">[[11th Battalion War Diary, February 1917]]</ref>
 
==1918==
*Battalion situated in the field. By night all Companies are working in forward area under CRE (Commander Royal Engineers) with the exception of 50 men of C Company who volunteer for raid on night [[18 February]].<ref name="wdfeb18">[[11th Battalion War Diary, February 1918]]</ref>
 
==References / notes==
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==Acknowledgements==
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