Over 3,000 men have now enlisted.

Over 3,000 men have now enlisted and Lord Derby has to call a temporary halt to the recruiting campaign. The 19th Battalion is formed.

Due to the suddenness of the call up, there is a serious shortage of both accommodation and equipment. As a result, the Pals start their training with only 100 outdated rifles per 1000 men. Uniforms were not received until mid-October. The 17th Bn are billeted in the disused watch factory at Prescot. The 18th Bn at Hooton Park racecourse and the 19th Bn are training at Sefton park before returning either to their homes or temporary lodgings. Lord Derby knew this was not the best way for his men to become a unit so made plans for the construction of temporary accommodation for the Pals in the grounds of his home at Knowsley Hall. His intention was to allow the men to train and drill together and become one effective unit.