Longton, Marsh Lane

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                   1/4^th Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Regt.

Pte.      J. Blackhurst    [203012]                 [9^th Bn.]Loyal North Lancashire Regt.

Pte.      W.J. l’Anson      10705                       2^nd Bn. Scots Guards

Pte.      R. Rawcliffe                                          Loyal North Lancashire Regt.

Sgt.      H.H. Webster  17717                         10^th Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Regt.

Pte.      T. Webster       200959                    2^nd Bn. Loyal North Lancashire Regt.

Pte.      J. Webster        12310                         1^st Bn. East Lancashire Regt.

Additional source: Commonwealth War Graves Commission