9th Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
The 9th Bn Loyal North Lancs where part of the 25th Division that was deployed astride the Cambrai-Bapaume road in support of forward divisions. At the end of March, till 5th April 1918 they were forced to fight a rearguard action with heavy casualties back to the defensive lines of the old Somme battlefield.
Died of wounds at the Military Hospital, Etaples.
9th Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
The 9th Bn Loyal North Lancs where part of the 25th Division that was deployed astride the Cambrai-Bapaume road in support of forward divisions. At the end of March, till 5th April 1918 they were forced to fight a rearguard action with heavy casualties back to the defensive lines of the old Somme battlefield.
Died of wounds at the Military Hospital, Etaples.
Inscription
9th Bn. The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.
Gravesite Details
Died of wounds 2nd April 1918. Age 33. Son of Henry and Letitia Johnson of 15 Conyers St. Kirkdale Liverpool. Native of Liverpool. XXXIII. C. 10A.
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