31 March: Difference between revisions

*{{quote-left}}The Battalion will probably leave Carlisle on Wednesday [[7 April]] by special train for Grantham. Dress. [[{{gw|Khaki]]}}. Marching Order. Luncheon will carried in haversacks. Water Bottles will be filled. All baggage of Headquarters and Companies will be prepared the previous evening and will be stacked as directed by the [[{{gw|Quartermaster]]}}, in readiness for removal to the railway station early on Wednesday. A fatigue party of 1 [[{{gw|NCO]]}} and 5 men per [[{{gw|Company]]}} under the [[{{gw|Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant]]}} will load the baggage on the hired transport wagons and accompany to the Carlisle Railway Station, where they will unload and pack it in the train. A special label for each article will be supplied by the [[Quartermaster]] to O.C. Companies. Breakfast will be provided in Carlisle for this party.<ref name="lowther135" />

*Battalion situated in the line. All quiet except for [[sniping{{gw|sniper]]}} and [[{{gw|machine gun]]}} fire at night.