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==1914==
===Western Front===
*Enlistments: [[Lewis Bell (17396 Pte.)]]
*British [[troops]] aid the Indians at [[Givenchy]] to repel the Germans.
*[[Percy Wilfred Machell|Lt-Col. Machell]] to C Company: {{quote-left}}The proportion of 20% of [[NCO]]’s & men proceeding on [Christmas] leave by train will in no case be exceeded...{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=29}}</ref>
===Eastern Front===
*Following War Office instructions fire screens to isolate burning huts were procured from Messrs. Laing & Sons, builders of Carlisle for £3 19s each.<ref>{{lowther|recno=54}}</ref>
*[[Poland]]: Vain German efforts to cross the [[Bzura (river)|Bzura River]].
*Western Command: {{quote-left}}Kindly note that the official title of your Battalion is [[11th Border Regiment]], and should be used in correspondence.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=121}}</ref>
 
==References / notes==
==1916==
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*[[Battalion]] situated at Puchevillers. Some men involved in [[sniping]] and [[Lewis gun]] course; remainder parade for Battalion drill under Commanding Officer. Afternoon spent in [[Company]] training.<ref name="wddec16">[[11th Battalion War Diary, December 1916]]</ref>
 
==1917==
*Battalion situated in the front line; all quiet.<ref name="wddec17">[[11th Battalion War Diary, December 1917]]</ref>
 
==References / notes==
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