... medical orderly. He rose to the rank of sergeant. and was' awarded the Meritorious Service' , Medal in 1917 after the battle of the Somme. He joined Barrow Police Force in 1920. 10 years later was IrM,loted to sergeant, rising to tor in 1934. chief inspector ...

... occasion was a special one for Mr. Kennv a» was the 41st anniversary ol the announcement of the award won him at the Battle ot the Somme, when, Private Kennv the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, he went out six times In one day. under heavy Are to carry ...

... equilibrium. Somme battle commemorated The Ist Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment held Its ceremonial parade of Trooping the Colour at Brentwood, Essex, vesterdav, to commerntgale the 41st anniversary the Battle of the Somme-a battle ...