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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.
1915
- Tender from John Hewitson, St. Nicholas slate works: {[quote-left}}to point up and repair to prevent snow etc. drifting on to the beds at the above [racing stables] so help to make the place more comfortable for the sum of three pounds.” [1]
- Battalion Orders: “All Officers, N.C. Officers and men who have not been vaccinated will parade for vaccination tomorrow.” [2]
1916
1917
- Battalion situated opposite Fouquescourt in the front line system. Patrols are sent out and clearing of trenches carries on.[5]
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.[6]
- ↑ Record No. DLONS/L/13/13/54
- ↑ Record No. DLONS/L/13/13/136
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 11th Battalion War Diary, March 1916
- ↑ High Explosive is an extremely powerful chemical explosive similar to TNT, combusting violently and instantaneously and causing widespread damage.
- ↑ 11th Battalion War Diary, March 1917
- ↑ 11th Battalion War Diary, March 1918