1915
5th January 1915. A draft of 30 men arrived from the Depot at Kendal.
12th January 1915. The Battalion together with the remainder of the Brigade was inspected by Lieut.-General Sir R. Pole-Carew, K.C.B., Inspector-General of the Territorial Force, and on the 15th a special Brigade Order was published congratulating all units of the Brigade on their satisfactory appearance at the inspection.
22nd January 1915. A draft of 17 men arrived from the Depot at Kendal.
29th January 1915. A draft of 53 men arrived from the Depot at Kendal, completing the strength of the Battalion.
In January the Battalion was asked to supply a draft to the 5th Battalion The Border Regiment proceeding to France, but the request was finally cancelled.