22 December

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December

Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 22 December.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 22 December on The Great War wiki.

1915

  • Battalion situated in the F1 sub-sector. Capt C. Clart, O.C.[1] 'B' Company is admitted to hospital.[2]
  • Capt B.C. Harrison take over command of 'B' Company.[2]
  • "The men are excellent. I am very energetic, as you may imagine, and they respond splendidly. I am quite delighted with them. They are not foolish at all, just sensible, and do their job without the smallest fuss, though the hardships for them are demandable. For us it is much better, as we can generally get dry socks and a better place to lie in…I have nothing to complain of at all. I am working day and night." – Lt-Col. P.W. Machell

1916

  • Battalion situated at Puchevillers. Paraded for Brigade route march is postponed owing to rain.[3]

1917

  • Battalion situated in the front line; all quiet. Captain. J. Cook Gray, M.C., and 1 other rank are killed.[4]

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