Accrington Pals
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See also: The Accrington Pals (play)
The Accrington Pals, officially the 11th (Service) Battalion (Accrington), East Lancashire Regiment, was a pals battalion of Kitchener's Army raised in and around the town of Accrington during the First World War.[1]
Quick Facts Accrington Pals 11th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, Active ...
Accrington Pals 11th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (Accrington) | |
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Active | 2 September 1914 – 20 November 1919 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | New Army |
Type | Pals battalion |
Role | Infantry |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 31st Division |
Garrison/HQ | Accrington |
Patron | Mayor and Town of Accrington |
Engagements | Battle of the Somme Third Battle of the Scarpe Capture of Oppy Wood German spring offensive Battle of the Lys Hundred Days Offensive |
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