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

1916

• In the F1 sector near Aveluy. Day is quiet.
• Private Jimmy Murray writes to the Workington Star and Harrington Guardian saying:

“Dear Mr. Star Man, A few lines of thinks for the splendid parcel of tobacco received through your splendid Smoke Fund from Jack Bell’s customers. I can assure you it was very welcome to me and the boys, as we werein the trenches at the time of it’s arrival. It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that a young Moss Bay footballer called I. McQuire was killed on 22nd inst. With a whizz-bang, and two other chaps were wounded at the same time, also an officer. Young Ike was liked by everyone, from Captain to Private, in our Company, as he had a smile for everyone and was always obliging.

P.S. We would be very thankful if you could send us a mouth harmonium to cheer us up while in our dug-outs, as we have some good players amongst the Workington boys. Hoping I am not asking too great a favour of your.”

1917

• Battalion in trenches R1 Sector (Beaumont Hamel). Point 28 is occupied and a post established there. Patrols are sent out during night.

1918

• Battalion at 'Caribou Camp' involved training; 'C' and 'D' Companies reorganise their companies into 4 platoons.

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