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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.[1]
- 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].” [2]
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.[3]
- Enemy artillery (77mm) fires a number of rounds in the direction of Cuinchy Church at 4pm.[3]
- The Bombing Officer visits the front line trenches during afternoon and Brigadier General Jardine visits Battalion HQ at 11:45pm.[3]
1917
- Battalion situated at at Zuydcoote has church parade. Operations Orders are received from Brigade.[4]
- ↑ Record No. DLONS/L/13/13/279
- ↑ Record No. DLONS/L/13/13/2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 11th Battalion War Diary, September 1916
- ↑ 11th Battalion War Diary, September 1917