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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 6 January.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 6 January on The Great War wiki.
1916
- In billets at Aveluy involved in fatigue duty[1] for the Royal Engineers.
- Private R. Laybourne writes: “Dear Mr. Star Man, - Just a few lines of thanks for your parcel of cigs, Which I got all right. They came in very handy, as my mates and I were run out of smokes. We are out of the trenches for a break now, but I think by the time you get this letter we will be backing the firing line again. I used to be one of the old “Star” lads. Wishing your valuable paper and readers every success, and best of luck in the coming year.”[2]
References / notes
- ↑ Fatigue duty is the employment of manual labour assigned to military men that does not necessitate the use of weaponry.
- ↑ Run Out – Workington Star and Harrington Guardian. Published January, 1916