25 November

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November

Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 25 November.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 25 November on The Great War wiki.

1914

  • Schedule of lights and fittings at the Grand Stand.[1]
  • Monthly indents of personal clothing and kits are issued to C Company in Kendal.[2]

1915

  • Battalion marches from Longpré at 1am, 'A' Company arrives at Gorenflos at 5:30am; 'B', 'C' and 'D' Companies stay in billets.[3][4]
Very good moving on gradually, so the men get used to billeting; it’s a big change for these lads, accustomed to having everything done for them. Their minds move slowly and they think it’s still training; so far we have got along first rate, much better than others. Spring-Rice very good at getting the transport along.Lt-Col. P. W. Machell

1916

  • Battalion parades then leaves Arqueves at 9.25am; arrives Gezaincourt 12 noon.[5]
  • Draft 40 men reported as reinforcements.[5]

1917

  • Battalion situated in the Bellvue area. 'A' and 'C' Companies withdraw without relief onto 'B' and 'D' Companies. 'A' and 'C' Companies suffer heavy casualties owing to a hostile barrage put down in the front line area.[6]
  • Battalion is relieved by the 15th Highland Light Infantry, which completes at 11.30pm. They then relieve the 17th H.L.I. in the left subsector via Kronpinz Farm. Relief completes at 2am on 26 November.[6]
  • Captain J. Benson, 2nd Lieut. J.R McDonald, 2nd Lieut. Duncan and 35 other ranks wounded. 12 other ranks killed and 7 missing.[6]


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