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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 26 January.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 26 January on The Great War wiki.
1915
- Bedding return: blankets 807, mattresses 284, bolsters 284.[1]
- Blackhall Camp and its content are insured for against fire for £3800; the premiums total £3 18s 1d.[2]
- Letter from Capt. Diggle to Major Binning: “The C.O. wants to know if you can possibly write ... for leave for E Coy to go to the Baths every Tuesday; as they are rapidly joining the ‘great unwashed.’ Some of the men have already been here for 5 weeks.” [3]
- “Private Connor has been off duty since the 18th on sick owing to influenza; he has not had any more attacks of rheumatism, but he has had his teeth removed, as the doctor stated that this was the root of all his trouble – He is a good soldier and works very well.” [4]
- Punishment: T. O’Toole (13882) - 1 week’s detention.[5]
1916
- In the F1 sector near Aveluy. Day is quiet.[6]
1917
- Battalion situated at 'Lytham Camp'.[7]
1918
- Battalion situated at 'La Bergerie Camp'. 'A' and 'C' Companies move to 'Wood 16' and 'Tilleul Wood' respectively, relieving 2 Companies of the 8th Battalion, Royal Berkshires as Brigade Reserve.[8]