2x 1914-15 TRIOS TO BROTHERS, 1/4th LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT, ONE K.I.A & THE OTHER WOUNDED, BOTH ON THE SAME DAY 8-8-16, FROM CHORLEY

2x 1914-15 Trios to brothers
1) 1434.CPL/SJT.G.SEDDON.L.N.LAN.R
George Seddon first landed in France 4-5-1915 serving with the 1/4th battalion of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. He was both born & enlisted in Chorley & was sadly killed in action in France & Flanders 8-8-1916 & had been previously wounded 15-6-1915. He was 22 years of age at the time of his death & having no known grave he is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial.
2) 1914-15 Trio
To- 2010 / 200468.PTE.J.SEDDON.L.N.LAN.R
James Seddon landed in France on the same day as his brother 4-5-1915 & was wounded on the same day that his brother was killed in action 8-8-1916. He was also serving with the 1/4th battalion when wounded.
Both men are recorded as the sons of Mr. & Mrs. James Shae Seddon of 12 Railway street, Chorley. & their father is recorded as the landlord of the Wagonmakers arms public house.
NEF & Complete with MIC details, Medal roll details, CWGC details, SDGW details & copy images from the local newspaper.

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