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

1914

• 16 men are recruited at Dalston.
• Lt-Col. Machell states: “The [daily] rates of pay of officers and men are as follows - Sergeant 2s 4d [12p], Corporal 1s 8d [7p] and Private 1s [5p].”

1916

• Battalion situated in the front line trenches (Cuinchy Sector) encounters enemy trench mortars and aerial darts in the direction of the 'Brickstacks' during both the morning and afternoon; there is no material damage.
• Enemy artillery (77mm) fires a number of rounds in the direction of Cuinchy Church at 4pm.
• The Bombing Officer visits the front line trenches during afternoon and Brigadier General Jardine visits Battalion HQ at 11:45pm.

1917

• Battalion situated at at Zuydcoote has church parade. Operations Orders are received from Brigade.