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*Letter from [[Brigadier]] Mackenzie to Lt-Col. Machell: {{quote-left}}On the departure of your battalion from the [[112th Brigade]], I should like to express to you, and all ranks under your command, my grateful thanks for the energy and ability that has been displayed in training in the battalion since the [[18 March]]....It is a great regret to me that the battalion will no longer be in my [[Brigade]]. I wish all of you every luck and prosperity for the future, and I shall watch your movements with interest, knowing that whatever you are asked to do in the future, you will uphold the honour and credit of the British Army.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=120}}</ref>

*[[Battalion]] in isolation camp at Contay Wood (measles) involved in Divisional[[Division]]al and [[Brigade]] manoeuvres, training and small working parties.<ref>A group of soldiers (or prisoners) that are assigned to perform manual tasks or duties, for their own or other units.</ref><ref> Training continues during the whole period of isolation.</ref><ref name="wdmay16">[[11th Battalion War Diary, May 1916]]</ref>