9 October

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October

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

1914

1916

  • Battalion situated in the support line of the Cambrin Sector. Major Wallace G.S.O.s[2] visits Battalion H.Q. during the afternoon.[3]
  • Battalion finds working parties[4] for the Royal Engineers.[3]
  • Situated in the line during the day.[3]

1917

  • Battalion situated at Teteghem. Companies at disposal of Company Commanders for training. Specialist training carried out.[5]
  • Recreation in the afternoon.[5]

References / notes

  1. Published in the Workington Star and Harrington Guardian, 9 October, 1914.
  2. General Staff Officers.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 11th Battalion War Diary, October 1916
  4. A group of soldiers (or prisoners) that are assigned to perform manual tasks or duties, for their own or other units.
  5. 5.0 5.1 11th Battalion War Diary, October 1917