The Wesleyan chapel in Longton, near Preston in Lancashire, is in Marsh Lane and is still open. There is a simple war memorial which does not name individuals, which can be seen here. Longton Memorial
The seven men who died in the First World War were:
Pte. R. Banister 202637 1/4th Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Regt.
Pte. J. Blackhurst [203012] [9th Bn.]Loyal North Lancashire Regt.
Pte. W.J. l’Anson 10705 2nd Bn. Scots Guards
Pte. R. Rawcliffe Loyal North Lancashire Regt.
Sgt. H.H. Webster 17717 10th Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Regt.
Pte. T. Webster 200959 2nd Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Regt.
Pte. J. Webster 12310 1st Bn. East Lancashire Regt.
Additional source: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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