9 February

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February

Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 9 February.
For events that took place elsewhere, see 9 February on The Great War wiki.

1915

  • Equipment: NCO’s and men of Companies in possession of equipment will wear waisbelts, entrenching tool & helve, frogs & one pouch on right-hand side, I.E. “Drill Order”, on all duties except when specially ordered to approach in “Marching Order” or otherwise. Guards invariably mount in “Marching Order” the equipment being worn over the greatcoat in inclement weather and as soon as they have mounted they will change from “Marching Order” to “Drill Order”, sentries being relieved for this purpose. The old guard including sentries will await the arrival of the new guard in “Marching Order.” NCO’s and men on Orderly Duty will wear belts and bayonets. [1]

1916

  • In the F1 sector near Aveluy. Heavy bombardments on the left of the F1 and F2 sub sectors.[2]
  • Casualties: One other rank is killed, another is wounded.[2]

1917

  • Battalion situated at Lytham Camp near Beaussart. Day spent making necessary preparations for an attack, re-equipping, drawing of bombs etc.[3]
  • Operation orders are read and discussed to Company Commanders and Officers.[3]

1918

  • Battalion situated in the field. Billets are scattered and HQ located at Boche X Roads. The day spent in cleaning up. A large draft of officers and other ranks join from the 6th Border Regiment.[4]


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