100 years ago: First World War Wound
The Preston Herald reported on 16 June, 1917, that Private H Walne L.N.L (Loyal North Lancashire Regiment) had been wounded. “Pte Herbert Walne, L.N.L, whose parents reside in George Street, Longridge, has been wounded in the arm, and is in hospital in Chatham. He was called up in the early part of 1916 and has been […]