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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 23 August.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 23 August on The Great War wiki.

1916

• The Commanding Officer and Company Commanders leave Bethune at 10:00am to inspect trenches in the Hulluch Sector.
• The Battalion leaves Bethune at 12 noon to take over billets at Philosophe from the Royal Dublin Fusiliers.
• The men get the opportunity to bathe.
• Five officers return from Divisional School.
• Trench strength at 305 other ranks and 15 officers.

1917

• 'A' and 'C Companies practice 'Rapid Consolidation'; 'B' and 'D' Companies in musketry and firing. Sports in the afternoon.

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