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The Lonsdale Battalion...On This Day
Lonsdale Battalion on this day... is a daily listing of movements, actions, events and political involvements of the Lonsdale Battalion that took place this day between 1914–1918. (This information refreshes daily.)
On this day in history (19 April)
1915 (Monday)
- Telegram from Lt-Col. Machell to Lord Lonsdale: "can you entreat General Mackinnon push us forward with present Brigadier and Brigade Major [Montgomery] if possible disastrous leave us here." [1]
1916 (Wednesday)
- Contay Wood: Battalion in isolation camp (measles) involved in training and small working parties.
1917 (Thursday)
- Germaine: Battalion moves out at 1pm and makes way to Hombleux via Douilly, Toule and Offoy. Arrives at 4.30pm.
1918 (Friday)
- Brigade Reserve: Companies are at the disposal of the Officers Commanding for training. Rain largely interferes.
- Bathing continues.
- Deaths: Alfred Charles Brown (29013 Pte.) / Charles Johnston (13279 Sgt.)
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