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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 18 March.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 18 March on The Great War wiki.
1916
- Battalion situated in the E1 sector near Hénencourt. Front very quiet.[1]
1917
- Battalion situated at Rouvroy. The enemy continues to retire followed by the French. Division moves forward, two Brigades in front and one in Reserve. [2]
- The Lonsdales move to the old German front line south of Fouquescourt. Time spent in working on roads and bridging trenches to allow artillery and transport to pass.[2]
- At 3.30pm the Lonsdales move forward to Hattencourt, remaining there.[2]
1918
- Battalion situated in the line. All is quiet except for Trench Mortars 'Egypt Ho' and machine gun fire on tracks during the night.[3]
- A and D Companies hold outpost line from area near 'Turenne Crossing' and 'Colombo Ho'. C Company stays in support whilst B remains in reserve. Each post is held by 1 NCO and 6 men.[3]
- No movement during the day; wiring and working during the night. Hot food carried up twice nightly to all posts by B Company.[3]
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