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==1914==
===Western Front===
*[[Percy Wilfred Machell|Lt-Col. Machell]] to [[Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale|Lord Lonsdale]]: {{quote-left}}We have been issuing your coats all day & giving out the thicker ones first - they are immensely appreciated. It really was becoming very serious. The weather has been exceptionally bad, but the health of the men is not suffering as much as one would expect – the anti-typhoid inoculation laid a lot up for a day or two, but they get over it quickly.{{quote-right}} <ref>{{lowther|recno=279}}</ref>
*French strengthen hold on [[Vermelles]], and capture [[Langemarck]] in [[Belgium]].
*Return of clothing and other necessaries issued to C Company, Kendal.<ref>{{lowther|recno=62}}</ref>
===Eastern Front===
*12 pairs of field glasses are received from the National Service League.<ref>{{lowther|recno=73}}</ref>
*[[Galicia]]: Russians advancing more on [[Cracow]], occupy [[Vieliczka]].
===Naval and Overseas Operations===
*[[South Africa]]: Rebels heavily defeated near [[Reitz]] by [[General Botha]].
===Political===
*[[Belgium]]: [[King George]] visits Belgian headquarters and confers [[w:Order of the Garter|Knight of the Garter]] on [[Albert I of Belgium|King Albert]].
==1915==
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*[[Battalion]] situated at Molliens-au-Bois, engaged in lectures, inspections and physical exercises. Weather very wet.<ref name=“wdnovdec15”>[[11th Battalion War Diary, November to December 1915]]</ref>
==1916==
*Battalion situated at Berteaucourt; parades for route march from Pernois – Berneuil – Domart, practicing advance and rear guards.<ref name="wddec16">[[11th Battalion War Diary, December 1916]]</ref>
==1917==
*Battalion moves from the line in the Westroosebeek area to 'Hill Top Farm' where hot food is given.<ref name="wddec17">[[11th Battalion War Diary, December 1917]]</ref>
*At 9.30am they entrain at St. Jean Station for 'Dirty Bucket Corner,' arriving at 'Brake Camp' 12 noon.<ref name="wddec17" />
*Deaths: [[John Dent (202882 Pte.)]]<ref>{{CWGC+SDGW}}</ref>
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