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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 26 March.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 26 March on The Great War wiki.

1915

• "The General Officer Commanding in Chief was very much pleased with his inspection this morning. He is well aware of the difficulties under which you formed your Battalion, and he considers very great credit is due to you for the efficient training and administration of which he saw such evident proof...He is confident that wherever you go you will sustain the credit of the Western Command, and he wishes all ranks of your Battalion to be informed accordingly. He will watch their military career with the greatest interest." — D. Macindoe Captain, for General Staff, Western Command. On tour, 26th March, 1915.

1916

• Battalion situated in rest billets in Dernancourt.
• Captain Brown takes over command of Captain Rivington, commanding C Company.

1917

• Battalion situated at Nesle. All but one Company parades and marches to dig on Strong Points.

1918

• The Lonsdales leave Canal Bank at 9.30am and entrain for Elverdinghe about 11am. Battle stores are issued before departure. They arrive at Aubigny at 9 p.m. Transport leaves by road at 12 noon. The men march to Wanquetin about 9 miles during aerial bombardment and encamp in huts.

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