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==1914==
*Newspaper article: ''[[Lonsdale Battalion - Further list of Recruits]]''.<ref>[[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]], published 26 November, 1914.</ref>
*4 men recruited at Cargo.<ref>{{lowther|recno=12}}</ref>
*[[Percy Wilfred Machell|Lt-Col. Machell]] reports to [[Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale|Lord Lonsdale]]: {{quote-left}}The mess hut has been lengthened...several of the new tables have been received & we can now just seat all the men together – a huge advantage. Men are also at work flooring the stables, as further accommodation is urgently required. Men are coming in well – strength yesterday 729...we have about 200 men in uniform now. We are organising a big parade for 7th Nov. the hiring day at Carlisle...The health of the men is good...their conduct is splendid...{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=279}}</ref>
==1915==
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