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==1914 (Friday)==
*Article published in the [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]]:
<blockquote>{{quote-left}}It is anticipated that a [[battalion]] called "[[The Lonsdale Battalion - an introduction|The Lonsdale Battalion]]" with Workington, Carlisle and Kendal as centres. A large number of names have been given in, and those who wish to join will please give their names and addresses to Mr. R.H. Hodgson, the Drill Hall, Workington. A number of officers will be required, and those willing to take a commission should apply at once. It will be necessary for all those willing to join, to give their names in as quickly as possible. It is anticipated that this will be on the lines of a Pals Battalion.{{quote-right}}</blockquote>
==1916 (Monday)==
*Battalion is situated in reserve line [[billet]]s (Harley Street) finding [[working party|working parties]] for front line [[trench]]es and the {{wl|Royal Engineers}}.
*Colonel Wace, <small>GSO</small>,<ref group="note">General Staff Officer.</ref> calls at Battalion HQ during the morning.
*[[Private]] [[John Robson (17415)]] is [[killed in action]].
==1917 (Tuesday)==
*Battalion situated in the front line.
*The Germans use megaphone from 'Alpha Post' to {{C Company}} Post.
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