PRESTON PALS

Consequently, the Preston Pals became known as Cartmell's company. It was a quick way of getting men to enlist and after three days enough men had been recruited. The Preston Pals then became 'D' company, 7th Battalion, the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. They were medically examined and took their allegiance to the King and paraded on the Flag Market before being sent off for training at Tidworth in Wiltshire... There was no official Memorial to the Preston Pals, except those who are listed on the Roll of Honour in the Harris Museum. Our aim was to create a permanent Memorial to be erected on Preston Railway Station, as this was probably the last place most of the company saw as they departed for the Great War... This is the brainchild of Andrew Mather, set up in March 2010. It is now a registered Charity. There are seven Trustees.

Also known as: Preston Pals War Memorial

Registration numbers: 1141064 (W)

Primary location: United Kingdom