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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 28 June.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 28 June on The Great War wiki.
1916
- Battalion situated at Crucifix Corner. Zero time is postponed for 48 hours. Our artillery bombardment is less intense.[1]
- "Tremendous bombardment for four days. We have had a comparatively safe two days behind this big bank, but the poor people who relieved us have suffered terribly." – Lt-Col. P. W. Machell [2]
1917
1918
- Battalion cadre arrives at Ailly-le-Haut-Clocher and affiliates with HQ and 1st Battalion 130th American Infantry Regiment, 33rd American Division.[6]
References / notes
- ↑ 11th Battalion War Diary, June 1916
- ↑ Record of the XIth (Service) Battalion (Lonsdale) - In France
- ↑ A group of soldiers (or prisoners) that are assigned to perform manual tasks or duties, for their own or other units.
- ↑ Most likely to be Observation Post.
- ↑ 11th Battalion War Diary, June 1917
- ↑ 11th Battalion War Diary, June 1918