WW1 PAIR & EVII T.F.E.M, 7th MANCHESTER REGT & 8th R.LANCASTER.REGT, K.I.A F&F 12-5-1917 FROM CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY

WW1 Pair & EVII Territorial Force Efficiency Medal
To- 25645.SGT.H.LINGARD.R.LANC.R (Pair)
& 445.CPL.H.LINGARD.7/MANCH.R (T.F.E.M)
The recipient was a resident of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester & was a long serving member of the 7th Manchester Regiment. He originally enlisted in to the 16th service battalion of the Manchester Regiment 2-9-1914 but never served overseas with this unit. He first served overseas with the 8th battalion of the Royal Lancaster Regiment & was sadly killed in action in France & Flanders 12-5-1917 & having no known grave he is commemorated on the Arras memorial. He was 39 years of at the time of his death & is listed in the Manchester city battalions book of honour & is in one of the photographic images in the book.
GVF or better & complete with basic research details. Including MIC & CWGC details

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