World War 1 Memorial unveiling programmes donated

WW1 Memorial unveiling programmes donated

Programmes of the unveiling of two Chorley memorials dating back to 1922 have been donated to the Chorley Remembers project.

They are for Heapey & Wheelton Memorial in Wheelton and the Withnell Urban District Council Memorial located on School Lane in Brinscall.

Both memorials have names of Chorley Pals on them, whilst the Withnell memorial shows James Miller VC.

The Heapey & Wheelton Memorial states that 256 men from the two villages fought in the war with 46 making the ultimate sacrifice.