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Leigh War Memorial
Leigh War Memorial
Leigh War Memorial is situated on Church Street, Leigh, Lancashire. The dedication and unveiling took place at 3pm. 30th. September 1922. After a vote of thanks from General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, the Chairman of the Memorial Committee, Counncillor Jos. Ashworth J.P. formerly handed over the memorial to the Mayor of Leigh, George Holden Esq. The local company of the 5th. Battalion Manchester Regiment and ex-servicemen laid wreaths. On conclusion of the ceremony the public entered the gardens to lay wreaths and pay their respects to the fallen.
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Died 1916
British Army 20280 Private Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 6th. Battalion
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Died 1916
British Army 26366 Private "11th. Bn." Liverpool Regiment 11th. Battalion
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Died 1917
British Army 2087 Private Manchester Regiment
British Army 200414 Private Manchester Regiment 1st./5th. Battalion
British Army 200414 Private Manchester Regiment
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Born 1883
Died 1915
British Army 7181 Private Royal Scots Fusiliers 2nd. Battalion
British Army 7181 Private Royal Scots Fusiliers 1st. Battalion
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Born 1887
Died 1918
British Army 56510 Private Royal Army Medical Corps
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