Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life, 1869-1914: Wikis
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World War I broke out; Gandhi received
news in English channel; reached London.
1914, August 5
In India, viceroy issued war proclamation.
1914, August 7
In letter to Chhaganlal Gandhi, Gandhi complained of being ill
with ‘old leg pain’.
1914, August 8
Gandhi given reception at Hotel Cecil, London, by English and
Indians friends; Jinnah, Lala Lajpat Rai, Sarojini Naidu were among those
present.
1914, August 10
NIC, Anjuman Islam protested against Government’s demand for
photographs for identification.
1914, August 13
Circular signed by Gandhi, Kasturba, Sarojini Naidu affirming
resolve to tender unconditional service to Empire, issued for
signature by supporters.
1914, August 14
Gandhi offered to raise Indian Volunteer Corps for ambulance
work.
1914, August after 14
India Volunteer Committee set up with Gandhi as chairman.
1914, August 24
Gandhi inquired of India Office if Kallenbach could join
Corps.
1914, August before 26
Started attending classes for nursing wounded soldiers.
1914, September 3
Appeared for First-Aid examination.
1914, September 18
Met Gokhale in London.
1914, September 22
Issued general circular appealing for volunteers.
1914, October 1
Presided over Voluntary Aid Corps meeting, attended among
others by the Aga Khan, Kasturba, Sarojini Naidu and Ameer
Ali.
1914, October 3
Indian Ambulance Corps camped at Eastcote. Gandhi served
members "… most remarkable lunch consisting of assorted fruits of
superfine quality and nuts of different kinds".
1914, October 6
Gokhale returned to London after rest-cure at Vichy.
1914, October 13
In letter to Col. Baker, Gandhi regretted appointment of
Corporals without consulting Indian Committee; had motion on like
lines passed at meeting.
1914, October 14
Forwarded resolution to Col. Baker.
1914, October 23
Meeting of ambulance Corps held.
1914, October 25
Gandhi wrote to Maganlal Gandhi; "I have had to start a
Satyagraha against India Office." Ill in bed, advised rest.
1914, October 31
Col. Baker conceded principle of consultation with Indian
Committee. Gandhi wrote "The Satyagraha is over; we got what we
wanted."
1914, November 3
Got up first time after illness; started short walks.
1914, November 4
Appealed through Press for volunteers for ambulance work.