BOLTON 5TH BATTALION LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT WAR MEMORIAL

World ar 1 and 2 - Information
Compiled and copyright © Martin Edwards 2019

The memorial stands in Queen's Park, Bolton, facing Chorley New Road. It takes the form of a limestone structure in the shape of a rectangular coffin with dedicatory bronze plaques mounted on each side; carved on the top of the front face is a cap badge with crossed flags above it and on the rear face are carved the Corporation of Bolton Arms. The memorial was unveiled in 1922. There are 1,009 names listed for World War 1 by year died, rank, surname and forename. Those attached to the 5th Battalion from the 1st Battalion are listed on an Addenda plaque. Benches with commemorative plaques have been added at a later date.

Photograph Copyright © Brian Woods 2011

TO THE
GLORIOUS MEMORY
OF THE OFFICERS
NON-COMMISSIONED
OFFICERS AND MEN OF
THE 5TH BATTALION THE
LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE
REGIMENT WHO FELL
IN THE GREAT
WAR

AND THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES
IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945

1ST BN LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE
REGIMENT ATTACHED 5TH BN

Please note. If you think there is an error then please supply substantiating evidence. If you believe a name is missing then please send a photograph of the section of the memorial and the details of the mssing person.

Last updated 28 July, 2019