22 September

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September

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

1914

  • Recruitment begins. There are 17 enlistments, mostly to A Company.[1]
  • Major Binning’s copy order to Redmayne’s of Wigton: "Please book order for making up & trimming 2000 Jackets & 2000 pairs of Trousers & 8s 9d per set...delivery to be made at 300 suits per week...garments to be ...turned out smart & well finished..." [2]

1916

  • Battalion situated in the front line trenches (Cuinchy Sector). The Commanding Officer visits the front line trenches during morning; the day is comparatively quiet.[3]

1917

  • The Lonsdales leave La Panne by sea route for Zuydcoote and takes over from 1/4th King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.[4]

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