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

1914

• 5 men are recruited at Abbeytown.
• List of clothing: 1000 greatcoats, 1000 stockingette jackets, 1000 kitbags, 900 pairs of socks, 300 pairs of puttees, 600 pairs woollen drawers, 300 caps, 440 flannel shirts, 144 pairs of boots and laces, 600 jackets and trousers.
• Letter of Major Binning to Carlisle Citizens’ League: “Will you please convey to the Members...who are supplying the daily papers to the Camp here the appreciation of the Officers and men for their gift.”

1916

• Battalion situated in the Cambrin Sector. The day is very quiet.
• At 3pm Major Moore (17th H.L.I.) visits Battalion and inspects front line trenches with Commanding Officer.
• During morning Commanding Officer attends a conference conducted by Brigadier General Jardine.

1917

• Battalion situated in Teteghem cleaning equipment and improving of billets.