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On this day

27 April

A daily listing of events across all fronts that took place on this day between 1914–1918. This information refreshes daily.

1915 (Tuesday)

Events preceding the Lonsdales' arrival in France

• Lt-Col. Machell to Lord Lonsdale: "One thing is certain, viz. that we ought to move on from here with Brigade as soon as possible – people are mocking at our men & they hate it – recruits say it is no good joining a Battalion which does not get out further than Blackhall....I expect things near Ypres are so bad that Kitchener is thinking seriously about Home Defence, & this is probably his reason for creating local armies. Anyway what we ought to have is a move sometime soon....the men are getting rather stale here, comfortable as we are."

1916 (Thursday)

• Contay Wood: Battalion in isolation camp (measles) involved in Divisional and Brigade manoeuvres, training and small working parties.

1917 (Friday)

• Offoy: Bathing at Voyennes. Occupied all day.

1918 (Saturday)

• Lahertie: Training commences. Battalion parades from 9–10am. Thereafter, companies are at the disposal of the officers commanding.
• Football competition arranged.

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A discussion is taking place between the Commanding Officer and one of his men

"This is how you do it lads." An aiming drill staged for the photographer

Learning how to "dig-in" and the rigid training involved of digging entrenchments

Inspection of the troops by Lord Lonsdale, the men standing to attention as he passes by

Close quarter bayonet training with sandbags

Officers out for a stroll through the grounds keeping a watchful eye on the training

Officers of the Lonsdale Battalion

A parade of new recruits, many without uniform until these could be supplied at a later date

There is no getting away from the morning stretches!

The Commanding Officer, Percy Machell and other officers, watch the physical drill instructor

A route march through the streets of Carlisle

A route march through the streets of Carlisle, the fanfare of the lads marching off to war

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