Albert (Somme): Difference between revisions
lonsdale info added to 1916
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*[[15 April]] – Failure of German attacks in the region.
*[[26 November]] – 23 {{gw|aeroplane}}s raid German camp.
*[[13 December]] – The Lonsdales march through Albert to {{gw|trench}}es in Bouzingcourt.
==1916==
*[[11 February]] – The front is fairly quiet. The Lonsdales are relieved by the 17th Highland Light Infantry where they {{gw|billet}} in Albert. There is a report of one {{gw|non-commissioned officer}} killed. For five days they provide {{gw|working parties}} for the Royal Engineers.
*[[17 February]] – The Lonsdales are relieved by the 2nd Inniskilling Fusiliers. They leave Albert and billet in Hénencourt Wood on {{gw|fatigue duty}}.
*[[10 March]] – The Lonsdales are relieved by 17th Highland Light Infantry, again returning to billets in Albert, minus one platoon garrison. For six days they provide working parties for the Royal Engineers.
*[[12 March]] – 2nd Lieutenant Bourne and a draft of 30 men are taken on strength of the battalion.
==1918==
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