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* Private Rowland Cowper writes letter to the [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]] saying:
:{{quote-left}}Dear Sir, Having had the pleasure of receiving a parcel of “Star” cigarettes, tobacco and matches, presumably through the instigation of the “Wheat Sheaf” and also by the “Miners Arms” customers. I would be greatly obliged, if, through the medium of your paper, you can find room to thank them on my behalf for their kindness. The smokes were greatly appreciated by some of my comrades and myself, and I can assure you we are truly grateful. I often notice letters in your paper from some of our boys, so I will not weary you any more with our experiences, suffice it to say that with the exception of a few casualties we are all fairly well and cheerful under the circumstances, and going strong although, I daresay, by now we have a somewhat weatherbeaten experience. However, it is the fortune of war, and I hope it will not be long before the terrible conflict is brought to a successful conclusion.{{quote-right}}<ref>''[[All Fairly Well and Cheerful]]'' – [[Workington Star and Harrington Guardian]]. Published [[11 February]] 1916.</ref>
==1917==
*Battalion situated in the line at the R2 Sector. At 6.30pm the Lonsdales are relieved by the 17th Highland Light Infantry, moving to dug outs in Beaumont Hamel.<ref name="wdjan17">[[11th Battalion War Diary, January 1917]]</ref>
*Involved in working parties. Commanding Officer and officers check the defences at Beaumont Hamel.<ref name="wdjan17" />
==1918==
*Battalion situated on the front line, slight shelling around Catinat and nearby farm. No casualties.<ref name="wdjan18">[[11th Battalion War Diary, January 1918]]</ref>
==References / notes==
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