17 October

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October

Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 17 October.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 17 October on The Great War wiki.

1914

  • Lt-Col. Machell, along with the Orderly Room Staff and Lieut. and Quartermaster Dawson, move from Penrith to Blackhall Racecource, Carlisle.[1][2]
  • 4 men are recruited at Warwick Bridge; a further 15 men are recruited at Carlisle Cross and 7 Devonshire Street.[3]

1916

  • Battalion leaves Monchy Breton at 7am in full marching order. Arrives Moncheaux at 3pm.[4]

1917

  • Battalion situated at Teteghem. 'A', 'B' & 'D' Companies at disposal of Company Commanders for physical drill and musketry training during morning.[5]
  • 'C' Company on 6 mile route march. Recreation in the afternoon.[5]

Enlistments

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