Accrington Pals.

[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by jaysay

Had a look at the display in the foyer of Accy Town Hall this afternoon, very interesting indeed

I hope they checked your travel documents at the border crossing, on your way into Accrington.
Retlaw.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Retlaw

I hope they checked your travel documents at the border crossing, on your way into Accrington.
Retlaw.

Ya got mi visa stamped on way in and way out Walter

[Retlaw]

On this day, 23rd February 1915, A, B, Coys of the Accrington Pals paraded on Ellison Tenement at 0630 hrs, luggage was sent to the railway station, then home for breakfast, and parade again at 0830. At 0900 A & B Coys headed by Major Slinger marched to Accrington Railway Station, the 100's of pepole lining the streets to see them off were disappointed that no band was there to play. Many comments were made & in the press that no band had played the men off, although several local bands had offered the C/O would not allow it. Several men made their own music with concertina’s, and harmonicas.
E Coy, and the Blackburn contingent left an hour later. On arrival in Carenarvon the whole battalion was together for the fist time, trains having brought the C & D Coys from Burnley, and Chorley.
Little would they know of the fate that awaited them in 16 months time.

Retlaw