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Lonsdale Battalion events that took place on 9 October.
For events that took place elsewhere, see our sister project The Great War On This Day

1914

• 7 men are recruited at Cocklakes; 7 men are recruited at Ainstable.
• Newspaper advertisement: Men of Cumberland and Westmorland (Newspaper advert).

1916

• Battalion situated in the support line of the Cambrin Sector. Major Wallace G.S.O.s visits Battalion H.Q. during the afternoon.
• Battalion finds working parties for the Royal Engineers.
• Situated in the line during the day.
• Deaths: Septimus Norman (23952 Pte.).

1917

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