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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 7 March.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 7 March on The Great War wiki.

1916

• Battalion at the front in the E1 sector near Hénencourt.
• Trenches improving after bad weather. Small shelter in support line blown in burying three men.
• Casualties: One shell shock, two killed (4 NCO's killed). One NCO wounded by piece of an H.E. shell.
• Deaths: John Cherry (13681 L/Cpl.)  •  James Elliott (15335 Pte.)

1917

• Battalion situated opposite Fouquescourt in the front line system. Patrols are sent out and clearing of trenches carries on.

1918

• Battalion situated in the line near Charpentier. Artillery active in 'Ajax Ho', 'Suez' and 'Veldhoek' trenches.
• The Lonsdales are relieved at night by the 10th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Relief is complete 11p.m. The men move into 'Abri Wood' in Brigade Reserve.