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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 3 December.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 3 December on The Great War wiki.
1914
- By order of the War Office,[1] the Lonsdale Battalion becomes the 11th (Service) Battalion, Border Regiment (Lonsdale).
- From the War Office: “I am commanded by the Army Council to inform you that it has been decided to number the battalions which have been raised locally by communities or individuals: 11th (Service) Bn. The Border Regiment (Lonsdale).” [2]
- Captain P. G. W. Diggle is appointed Adjutant.[3]
1915
- At Molliens-au-Bois, engaged in lectures, inspections and physical exercises. Weather is very wet.[4]
1916
- Battalion situated at Berteaucourt involved in training under Company arrangements.[5]
1917
- Battalion situated in the Westroosebeek area; activity is normal throughout the day on both sides. They are relieved at midnight by the 5/6th Royal Scots, 14th Infantry Brigade. Casualties for the whole action were:[6]
- Killed: Capt. J. Benson; Capt. A. Sandeman; Capt. P.M. Martin; 2nd Lieut. Richardson; 2nd Lieut. McDuff.
- Wounded: 2nd Lieut. J.M. Jamie.
- Missing: Capt. McConnan; 2nd Lieut. Fell; 2nd Lieut. Hotchkiss, 2nd Lieut. Maltby; 2nd Lieut. Ridgeway.
- ↑ Conveyed in War Officer letter No.20/Infy./635 (A.G.1).
- ↑ Record No. DLONS/L/13/13/121
- ↑ Record of the XIth (Service) Battalion (Lonsdale) - In England
- ↑ 11th Battalion War Diary, November to December 1915
- ↑ 11th Battalion War Diary, December 1916
- ↑ 11th Battalion War Diary, December 1917