August

Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 31 August.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 31 August on The Great War wiki.

1916

  • Battalion is relieved at 2:30pm by the Royal Scots (3rd Division); relief complete at 4:00pm.[1]
  • Battalion proceeds to Bethune to rest billets.[1]

1917

  • Battalion situated at Oost Dunkerque involved in training under Company Arrangements; working parties[2] at night.[3]

References / notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 11th Battalion War Diary, August 1916
  2. A group of soldiers (or prisoners) that are assigned to perform manual tasks or duties, for their own or other units.
  3. 11th Battalion War Diary, August 1917