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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 27 October.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 27 October on The Great War wiki.
1914
- One man is recruited at Penrith.[1]
- Enlistments: William Arthur Fell (17355 L/Cpl.).
- Letter from Redmaynes, tailors of Kendal regarding uniform sizes: “My instructions are ‘No alterations to be made, the tunics & trousers are to be tried on different recruits until each one receives somewhere near a fit’ as all are made in stock sizes not to measures!” [2]
- R. Stanley is appointed RQMS[3] He remains in the role until his appointment to a commission of Captain on 22nd February, 1915.[4]
1916
1917
- Battalion situated in the Roubrouck Area. Commanding Officer's lectures during morning.[7]
- Stretcher bearers under medical officers from 10am to 12pm and from 2-4pm.[7]
- Battalion carries out practice during afternoon.[7]
References / notes
- ↑ Record No. DLONS/L/13/13/5
- ↑ Record No. DLONS/L/13/13/11
- ↑ Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
- ↑ The Lonsdale Battalion Border Regiment, September 1914 to June 1915.
- ↑ A group of soldiers (or prisoners) that are assigned to perform manual tasks or duties, for their own or other units.
- ↑ 11th Battalion War Diary, October 1916
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 11th Battalion War Diary, October 1917