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Battalion situated at Molliens-au-Bois. Eight men per platoon practice in the use of live hand grenades under instruction of Lieut. Kemp (Manchester Regiment).^[1]
Remainder of the Battalion is occupied with inspections, close order drill and short route marches.^[1]

"It is settled that we go on for practical training, attached to old units, and then relieve them gradually." – Lt-Col. P. W. Machell ^[2]

1916

Battalion situated Berteaucourt. Map reading course under Brigade arrangements and parading for inspection by Commander.^[3]
Major H. Ross assumes command of Battalion during Col. Girdwood's absence on leave.^[3]

Battalion situated at 'Brake Camp.' Companies at the disposal of Company Commanders.^[4]

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 *Remainder of the Battalion is occupied with inspections, close order drill and short route marches.<ref name="wdnovdec15" />
 :"It is settled that we go on for practical training, attached to old units, and then relieve them gradually." &ndash; [[Percy Wilfred Machell|Lt-Col. P. W. Machell]] <ref name=“lons15”>[[Record of the XIth (Service) Battalion (Lonsdale) - In France]]</ref>
+==1916==
+*Battalion situated Berteaucourt. Map reading course under Brigade arrangements and parading for  inspection by Commander.<ref name="wddec16">[[11th Battalion War Diary, December 1916]]</ref>
+*Major H. Ross assumes command of Battalion during Col. Girdwood's absence on leave.<ref name="wddec16" />
+==1917==
+*Battalion situated at 'Brake Camp.' Companies at the disposal of Company Commanders.<ref name="wddec17">[[11th Battalion War Diary, December 1917]]</ref>
 ==References / notes==