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==1914==
==1914==
*Order is given for the arrest of Private T. Bates of 13 Quay Street, Whitehaven....deserter.<ref>{{lowther|recno=109}}</ref>
===Western Front===
*Long-distance (22 miles?) [[bombardment]] of [[Dunkirk]] by the Germans.
===Eastern Front===
*[[Poland]]: Russians evacuate [[Lodz]] and withdraw towards the [[Bzura]]-Ravka lines.
===Southern Front===
*[[Serbia]]: Austrians in disorderly flight from the Ridges towards the frontier.
===Naval and Overseas Operations===
*Damaged German submarine {{SMU|U16}} enters Esbjerg Harbour (Denmark).
===Political===
*[[Pope Benedict XV]] tries to bring about a Christmas Truce.


==1915==
==References/notes==
*[[Battalion]] situated at Molliens-au-Bois. Eight men per [[platoon]] practice in the use of live hand [[grenade]]s under instruction of Lieutenant Kemp (Manchester Regiment).<ref name="wdnovdec15">[[11th Battalion War Diary, November to December 1915]]</ref>
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*Remainder of Battalion is occupied with inspections, close order drill and short route marches.<ref name="wdnovdec15" />
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==1916==
*Battalion is situated Berteaucourt involved in training. One [[company]] under the Physical Drill Instructor, the remaining companies under company arrangements. Afternoon – practicing cross country running.<ref name="wddec16">[[11th Battalion War Diary, December 1916]]</ref>
*Deaths: [[William Maxwell (30128)]] <ref group="note">[[William Maxwell (30128)|William Maxwell]] is buried at {{CWGC link|id=62701|name=Porte-De-Paris Cemetery}}.</ref>

==1917==
*Battalion situated at 'Brake Camp.' Companies at the disposal of Company Commanders.<ref name="wddec17">[[11th Battalion War Diary, December 1917]]</ref>

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