ILEY, Pte. James, 15811 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Thomas and Mary Ellen Iley of 4 Rowland Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 2nd July 1916 (25); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

INGHAM, Gunner John Verner, 1612 (Volunteer Artillery Bty. (Bombay), Indian Royal Artillery); s. of Thomas Edmundson Ingham and Nancy Ingham of Accrington; d. 6th February 1917 (29); bd. Baghdad (North Gate) War Cem., Iraq. [1 as INGHAM, J. B., 2, 3, 4]

INGHAM, Sgt. James Henry, 52204 (88th Coy., Labour Corps; formerly 17899 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); father of H. Ingham; d. 24th July 1918 (48); bd. Abbeville Comm. Cem. Ext. [1, 2 as INGHAM, Sgt. F. H., 3, 4]

INGHAM, Pte. Richard, 17901 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of John George and Helen Fisher Ingham; husband of Clara Ingham; lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 1st July 1916 (24); bd. Railway Hollow Cem., Serre. [1, 2, 3, 4]

INGHAM, Gunner William Arthur, 135983 (2 "B" Reserve Bde., Royal Field Artillery); s. of John and Alice Ann Ingham of Accrington; d. 3rd June 1916 (23); bd. Accrington Cem. [1, 3, 4]

INGHAM, Pte. William Arthur, 27140 (1st Bn., Wiltshire Regt., attd. 52nd Field Amb., R.A.M.C.; formerly 32919 Somerset Light Infantry and 24657 East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 9 Marsden Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 10th September 1918; bd. Five Points Cem., Lechelle. [1, 2, 3, 4]

IRELAND, Shoeing Smith James Henry, L/41781 ("D" Bty. 186th Bde., Royal Field Artillery); lived at 67 Higher Antley Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 4th October 1918; bd. Ontario Cem., Sains-les-Marquion. [1, 2, 3, 4]

IRELAND, Pte. Wilfred, 41267 (2nd Bn., Suffolk Regt.; formerly MT/196724 Army Service Corps); s. of William and Alice Ireland; lived at Lister Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 30th August 1918 (37); bd. Ecoust-St. Mein Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

IRVINE, Pte. Andrew, 17963 ("X" Coy. 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Irvine of 13 Washington Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 1st or 2nd July 1916 (22); bd. Euston Road Cem., Colincamps. [1, 2 as IRVING, Pte. A., 3, 4]

JACKSON, Sapper George Wright, 165346 (Royal Engineers); s. of Richard and Elizabeth Jackson; husband of Minnie Jackson; lived at Accrington; d. 27th April 1917 (31); bd. Preston Patrick (St. Patrick) Churchyard, Westmoreland. [3, 4, not listed on 1]

JACKSON, Pte. Thomas, 3577 (1st Bn., The Loyal North Lancs. Regt.); lived at 26 Hyndburn Road, Accrington; k.i.a. 22nd December 1914; comm. Le Touret Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

JACQUES, Pte. Robert, 78003 ("E" Bn., Tank Corps; formerly 28490 East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 95 Bold Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 23rd November 1917; comm. Cambrai Memorial, Louverval. [1, 2, 3, 4, 30]

JENNINGS, Dvr. William Henry (Harry), 219323 (Training Depot, Royal Engineers); m. Emmie Haworth; d. Connaught Hospital, Aldershot of pneumonia 27th February 1917 (32); bd. Accrington Cem. [1 as JENNINGS, H., 2, 3, 4, 45]

JENNINGS, Pte. William Thomas, 12756 (6th Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers); s. of William Henry and Ann Jane Jennings of 48 Devonshire Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 25th September 1915 (21); comm. Loos Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

JOHNSON, Pte. Harry, TR/7/10450 (Royal Warwickshire Regt.); s. of James and Alice Johnson; lived at 482 Manchester Road, Baxenden; d. 26th October 1918 (29); bd. Baxenden (St. John the Baptist) Churchyard. [1, 2, 3, also listed on 9, not found in 4]

JOHNSON, Pte. Jack, 27517 (2nd Bn., Royal Berkshire Regt.; formerly 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt. and 9921 Army Cycl. Corps); lived at 78 Arden Terrace, Accrington; k.i.a. 1st July 1916; bd. Ovillers Mil. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

JOHNSON, Cpl. James William, 17639 (5th Bn., South Wales Borderers); lived at 199 Avenue Parade, Accrington; k.i.a. 24th March 1918 (27); comm. Arras Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

JOHNSTONE, Capt. Nelson Gordon M.C. (9th Bn., Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)); b. 31st March 1887 at Raughton Head, Cumberland; s. of William and Margaret Johnstone; e. 31st August 1914 at Accrington into ranks of Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regt.); dis. 10th November 1915 having been granted a commission in the Black Watch; killed 30th December 1917 on attachment to 44th Trench Mortar Battery by the premature explosion of a Stokes shell; bd. Faubourg d'Amiens Cem., Arras. [1 as JOHNSTONE, N., 2, 3, 4, 50, also listed on 12 as JOHNSON, N.]

Above: Nelson Gordon Johnstone. Photograph courtesy of Nelson's great-niece, Helen Johnstone.
Full photograph

JONES, Pte. Frank, 37737 (2nd/4th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Richard and Frances Jones; husband of Emma Helena Jones; lived at Accrington; d. 29th September 1918 (39); bd. Valenciennes (St. Roch) Comm. Cem. [1, 3, 4]

JONES, Pte. George, 7046 (1st Bn., The Loyal North Lancs. Regt.); brother of Mrs. Annie Brown; lived at Accrington; d. 25th December 1918 (36); bd. Hamburg Cemetery, Germany. [1, 3, 4]

JONES, Pte. Norman, 20931 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Cedar Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 2nd July 1916; comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

JUDGE, Pte. Joseph, 56791 (New Zealand Reinforcements); formerly of Accrington; kd. 24th September 1917 (40) in railway accident; bd. Plymouth (Efford) Cem. [1, 2, 3, 42]

KAY, Pte. James, 24862 (7th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.); s. of James and Grace Kay; husband of Sarah Ethel Kay of 120 Fife Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 31st July 1917 (32); comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KAY, Pte. John, 20147 (6th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); husband of Elizabeth Kay; lived at 8 Willow Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 6th July 1916 (45); comm. Basra Memorial, Iraq. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KAY, 2nd Cpl. Stanley, 79959 (178th Tunnelling Coy., Royal Engineers; formerly 5903 East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 9 Maden Street, Accrington; d. 20th October 1918; bd. Hamburg Cem., Germany. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KAY, Pte. Thomas Leslie, 66253 (19th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers); s. of Thomas and Alice Ellen Kay; lived at 230 Avenue Parade, Accrington; k.i.a. 2nd June 1918 (19); bd. Senlis Comm. Cem. Ext. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KEELING, Pte. William Arthur, 240760 (2nd/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Harry and Nancy E. Keeling; lived at 23 Maden Street, Accrington; d. 26th March or 24th April 1918 (20); bd. Honnechy Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KEIGHLEY, T. [1]; see KEIGHTLEY, Pte. Tom.

KEIGHTLEY, Pte. Tom, 12310 (9th Bn., Royal Warwicks. Regt.; formerly 53863 Royal Garrison Artillery); lived at 351 Blackburn Road, Accrington; d.o.w. 27th November 1915; comm. Basra Memorial. [1 and 2 as KEIGHLEY, 3, 4]

KELLETT, Pte. Ernest, 23790 (2nd/4th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); husband of Gladys Ellen Kellett; lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 21st March 1918 (28); comm. Pozieres Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

KELLETT, Pte. Walter M.M., 13159 (9th Bn., South Staffs. Regt.); lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 31st July 1916; comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KELLY, Pte. Malachy, 14051 (6th Bn., The Buffs (East Kent Regt.)); husband of Mary Jane Kelly of 20 Edward Street, Baxenden; k.i.a. 7th September 1918 (27); bd. Saulcourt Churchyard Ext., Guyencourt-Saulcourt. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KELLY, Pte. Thomas, S/43269 (2nd Bn., Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders); lived at 30 Hyndburn Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 23rd September 1918 (38); bd. Villers Hill Brit. Cem., Villers-Guislain. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KENNEDY, Pte. Edward, 50390 (9th Bn., Suffolk Regt.; formerly 27598 East Lancs. Regt.); s. of John Thomas Kennedy and Mary Ellen Kennedy; lived at 54 Fountain Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 6th June 1918 (20); bd. Montcornet Mil. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KENYON, Pte. Ernest, 18037 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 23rd June 1916 (37); bd. Bertrancourt Mil. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4, also listed on 9]

KENYON, Pte. Gilbert Edward, 203371 (1st/4th Bn., York and Lancaster Regt.); s. of Charles Neville Kenyon and Elizabeth Ann Kenyon; lived at Windsor Terrace, Burnley Road, Accrington; d.o.w. 2nd April 1917 (30); bd. Merville Comm. Cem. Ext. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KERSHAW, Pte. Charles W., 201030 (1st/4th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)); lived at 31 Eagle Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 8th June 1917; comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KILLEAN, Pte. Joseph, 1308 (1st/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); husband of Ada Killean; lived at Lodge Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 4th June 1915 (23); comm. Helles Memorial, Gallipoli. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KING, Pte. Oscar (Canadians); killed when the S.S. "Hesperian" was torpedoed on 4th September 1915. [1, 2, 39, not found in 3]

KIRBY, Pte. James, 21303 (2nd Bn., Wiltshire Regt.); lived at Lodge Street, Accrington; s. of John and Ellen Kirby; k.i.a. 8th July 1916 (40); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KIRBY, Sapper Robert, 16324 (16th Fortress Coy., Royal Engineers); lived at South Street, Accrington; d. 19th April 1916; bd. Tynemouth (Preston) Cem., Northumberland. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KIRBY, Pte. Walter, 31682 (19th Bn., Welsh Regt.); husband of Rachel Kirby; lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 7th January 1916 (44); bd. Rue-du-Bacquerot No. 1 Mil. Cem., Laventie. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KIRKHAM, A. [1, not found in 3 or 4]

KIRKHAM, Bombardier Andrew William, L/69 ("C" Bty. 48th Bde., Royal Field Artillery); lived at 37 Stevenson Street East, Accrington; k.i.a. 28th March 1918; bd. Martinsart Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KIRKHAM, Pte. Herbert Andrew, 18047 (2nd Bn., Lancs. Fusiliers); s. of Andrew William and Agnes Kirkham of 57 Fountain Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 18th July 1916 (18); bd. Ste. Marie Cem., Le Havre. [1, 2, 3, 4]

KITCHEN, Rifleman Thomas, 88948 (1st/5th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regt.)); s. of William and Margaret Ann Kitchen of 63 Pitt Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 9th April 1918 (20); comm. Loos Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

KITCHENER, Pte. W.; formerly of Accrington, Oldham [1, 2]; prob. KITCHENER, Pte. Walter, 29492 (8th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)); d.o.w. 29th September 1918; bd. Grevillers Brit. Cem. [3, 4]

KNOWLES, Pte. James, 22187 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 29 Nuttall Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 8th March 1917 (28); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4, 25]

KNOX, Gunner William, L/723 ("K" Anti Aircraft Bty., Royal Field Artillery); lived at 10 Midland Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 5th June 1917; bd. Faubourg d'Amiens Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LAMB, Pte. James York, 49465 (2nd Bn., Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers); s. of Fred and Hannah Lamb; d. 29th April 1918 (19); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial. [1 as LAMB, J., 2, 3, not found in 4]

LAMBERT, Pte. John, S/43598 (5th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders; formerly 92152 London Regt.); husband of F. Lambert of 25 Carter Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 13th October 1918; bd. St. Aubert Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LAMBERT, Pte. Thomas, 17998 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 1st July 1916; bd. Queens Cem., Serre. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LANCASTER, Stoker 2nd Class William Satterthwaite, K/36536 (H.M.S. "Hydra", Royal Navy); lived at 4 Ellison Street, Accrington; d. 11th February 1917; comm. Plymouth Naval Memorial. [1, 2, 3]

LANE, Pte. William Ewart, 15418 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 8 Richmond Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 21st April 1918; bd. Cinq Rues Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LANG, Sgt. Edward, L/40 ("C" Bty. 48th Bde., Royal Field Artillery); lived at 32 Charter Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 8th May 1917; bd. Feuchy Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LAW, Pte. George, 242789 (1st/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of James Henry Law and Rachel Law; lived at 36 Melbourne Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 31st October 1917 (25); bd. Zuydcoote Mil. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LEACH, Pte. George, 203770 (2nd/4th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 144 Dowry Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 27th November 1917; comm. Tyne Cot Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4, 30]

LEEMING, Pte. Thomas (Tom), 203250 (2nd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Ingham and Margret Leeming; lived at 25 Steiner Street, Accrington; d. 31st July 1917 (29); comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, not found in 4]

LEWNEY, Gunner Robert James, 145875 (12th Anti-Aircraft Coy., Royal Garrison Artillery); s. of Mrs. Lucy Lewney; husband of Elizabeth Jane Lewney of 69 Lister Street, Accrington; d. 6th October 1918 (28); bd. Accrington Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LIGHTBOUND, Pte. Arnold, 29189 (1st/4th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)); s. of Abraham and Mary Lightbound of 13 Stevenson Street East, Accrington; k.i.a. 24th August 1918 (24); comm. Loos Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LIGHTBOUND, Pte. James, 585 (1st/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Abraham and Mary Lightbound; husband of Elizabeth Ann Lightbound of 1 Back King Street, Accrington; d. 11th November 1915 (33); bd. Portianos Mil. Cem., Greece. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LIGHTBOUND, Sapper Roger, 284489 (96th Light Rly. Operating Coy., Royal Engineers); d. at sea 30th December 1917; comm. Chatby Memorial, Egypt. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LIGHTFOOT, L/Cpl. Norman, 15026 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of John E. and Emma Lightfoot of Lime Mount, Accrington; k.i.a. 2nd July 1916 (20); bd. Queens Cem., Serre. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LINDSAY, Pte. W. S. [1]; probably LINDSAY, Pte. Fred, 15815 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Samuel and Susannah Lindsay; lived at Midland Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 23rd July 1916 (21); bd. Merville Comm. Cem. [2, 3 as LINDSAY, P., 4]

LINGARD, Staff Sgt. Robert, 25233 (Royal Army Medical Corps); husband of Mary Lingard; lived at 24 Marlborough Street, Accrington; d. 24th September 1918 (53); bd. Accrington Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LIVESEY, Pte. D., 4190 (Depot, Royal Irish Regt.); s. of George and Margaret J. Livesey; d. 21st March 1919 (38); bd. Accrington Cem. [1, 3, not found in 4]

LIVESEY, C.S.M. Peter, 975 (1st/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 1 Craven Street or 32 Richmond Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 7th August 1915; bd. Redoubt Cem., Gallipoli. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LIVINGSTONE, L/Cpl. Robert, 33466 (8th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)); s. of John and Mary Ann Livingstone; husband of Mary Winifred Livingstone; k.i.a. 26th September 1917 (34); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

LOMAX, Pte. Abel, 17877 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Joseph and Margaret Lomax; husband of Sarah Lomax of 28 Royds Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 8th August 1916 (25); bd. Merville Comm. Cem. [1 as LOMAX, A. T., 2, 3, 4]

LOMAX, Pte. George Robert, PLY/772(S) (2nd R.M. Bn. R.N. Div., Royal Marine Light Infantry); lived at 5 Lang Street, Accrington; d. 13th November 1916 (21); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3]

LOMAX, Pte. John Joseph, 65563 (240th Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Inf); formerly 28372 East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Joseph and Margaret Lomax; husband of Adelaide Lomax; lived at 47 Fountain Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 17th September 1917 (22); bd. Tincourt New Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LONSDALE, Pte. James Alfred, 15060 (8th Bn., Somerset Light Infantry; formerly 13334 Devonshire Regt.); lived at 48 Bold Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 25th September 1915; comm. Loos Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LONSDALE, Pte. John Thomas, 1158 (7th Bn., Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regt.); lived at 98 Nuttall Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 28th October 1915; bd. Becourt Mil. Cem., Becordel-Becourt. [1 and 2 as LONSDALE, T., 3, 4, 35]

LORD, Cpl. Alfred, 22191 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 234 Burnley Road, Accrington; k.i.a. 2nd July 1916; comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LORD, Pte. James, 38869 (7th Bn., Yorkshire Regt.); husband of Mary Lord; k.i.a. 25th April 1917 (39); comm. Arras Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

LORD, Pte. William, 20989 ("W" Coy. 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Rennie and Nancy Joanne Lord; formerly of Accrington; k.i.a. 2nd July 1916 (19); bd. Queens Cem., Serre. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LOWCOCK, Pte. George, 10360 (2nd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.; served as BROWN); s. of John William and Margaret Ann Lowcock; k.i.a. 9th May 1915 (20); comm. Ploegsteert Memorial. [1, 3, 4 as BROWN, George]

LOWDEN, Gunner Charley, 160680 (227th Siege Bty., Royal Garrison Artillery); lived at 51 Limefield Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 9th October 1918; bd. Somer Farm Cem., Wijtschate. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LUND, Trimmer Arthur, 928693 (Mercantile Marine Reserve); s. of Thomas and Clara Lund of 37 Ranger Street, Accrington; d. 6th October 1918 (16); comm. Plymouth Naval Memorial. [1, 2, 3]

LUND, L/Cpl. Giles, 15025 ("W" Coy. 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Samuel and Louisa Giles; lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 1st July 1916 (24); bd. Queens Cem., Serre. [1, 2, 3, 4]

LUND, Pte. John Westwell, 12770 (9th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)); s. of Mr. and Mrs. Grimshaw of 1 Dunnyshop, Accrington; d.o.w. 16th October 1916 (21); bd. Oswaldtwistle (Immanuel) Churchyard. [1, 2, 3, 4, 18]

LUND, Pte. William, 36850 (2nd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 23rd March 1918; comm. Pozieres Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

LYON, Sgt. James Albert, 15027 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); husband of Edith Lyon; d. 18th February 1919 (36); bd. Accrington Cem. [1, 3, not found in 4]

LYTHE, Pte. Walter, 34234 (24th (Tyneside Irish) Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers); lived at 32 Park Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 26th August 1917; comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MACKRELL, Pte. Daniel, 46018 (19th Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers; formerly 242548 Royal Engineers); lived at 2 Buxton Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 16th April 1918; comm. Tyne Cot Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MAHONEY, L/Cpl. Wilfred, 12398 (9th Bn., Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)); s. of James and Caroline Mahoney; lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 25th September 1915 (24); comm. Loos Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MAKIN, Pte. Herbert, 5696 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Mrs. Ruth Makin of 6 Marquis Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 1st July 1916 (26); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MAKIN, Pte. William, 17905 (2nd/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 31st March 1918; comm. Pozieres Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

MALLALIEU, Pte. Samuel (Sam), 58047 (55th Bn., Machine Gun Corps (Inf); formerly 1898 N. Lancs. Regt. [sic.]); s. of Alfred and Ann Mallalieu; lived at 38 St. James Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 9th April 1918 (24); comm. Loos Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MARCHANT, Pte. Joseph, 36858 (7th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 43 Pendle Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 20th July 1917; comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MARRA, Pte. William, 9715 (9th Bn., Royal Fusiliers); s. of John William and Margaret Ann Marra; k.i.a. 7th October 1916 (21); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

MARSDEN, L/Cpl. Frederick (Fred), 12483 ("B" Coy. 8th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Charles and Jane Marsden of 491 Manchester Road, Baxenden; k.i.a. 15th November 1916 (19); bd. Munich Trench Brit. Cem., Beaumont Hamel. [1, 2, 3, 4, also listed on 9]

MARSDEN, Gunner Robert, L/187 (235th Trench Mortar Bty., Royal Field Artillery); husband of Bertha Marsden of 65 Park Road, Accrington; d. 9th June 1916; bd. Merville Comm. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MARSH, Pte. Wilfred, 21465 (19th Coy, Royal Army Medical Corps); lived at Accrington; d. 8th March 1917 (31); bd. Warrington Cem. [1, 3, 4]

MARSHALL, Pte. Thomas, 18759 (2nd Bn., South Lancs. Regt.); lived at 87 Charter Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 5th August 1915; bd. Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MARTIN, Pte. Wilfred (Royal Army Medical Corps); lived at 2 Hollins Lane, Accrington. [1, 2, not found in 3 or 4]

MASON, Pte. Harold, 47605 (11th Bn., Royal Scots; formerly 25235 East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Agnes Mason; lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 10th April 1918 (19); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

MASON, Pte. Richard, 14145 (7th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)); lived at 27 Craven Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 31st July 1917; comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MASON, Pte. Robert, 18349 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 12th June 1915; bd. Bard Cottage Cem., Ieper. [1, 3, 4]

MATHER, F.; almost certainly a duplicate entry for MATHER, George Frederick. [1]

MATHER, L/Cpl. George Frederick, 29070 (8th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 39 Exchange Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 12th April 1917 (26); bd. Duisans Brit. Cem., Etrun. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MAUDSLEY, Pte. William Leonard, 41953 (20th Labour Bn., Cheshire Regt.); lived at Briggs' Yard, Accrington; k.i.a. 28th July 1917; bd. Dickebusch New Mil. Cem. Ext., Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

McCALL, Cpl. Samuel, 242643 (formerly 15245) 11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Elizabeth McCall; lived at 10 Kenyon Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 6th September 1918 (22); bd. La Kreule Mil. Cem., Hazebrouck. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

McDERMOTT, Pte. Peter Francis, 18701 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Croft Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 27th June 1915; bd. Lijssenthoek Mil. Cem., Poperinge. [1 as McDERMOTT, F., 2, 3, 4]

McDERMOTT, Pte. Herbert, 19077 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of John and Mary McDermott; lived at Croft Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 5th January 1916 (19); bd. St. Sever Cem., Rouen. [1, 2, 3, 4]

McGEE, L/Sgt. John M., 4042 (6th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Crawshawbooth, formerly of Accrington; k.i.a. 25th February 1917; comm. Basra Memorial, Iraq. [1, 2, 3, 4]

McGRAITH, D. [1]; see McGRATH, Pte. Dan.

McGRATH, Pte. Daniel (Dan), 60587 (14th Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers); lived at 4 Back School Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 22nd April 1918; bd. Bouzincourt Ridge Cem., Albert. [1 as McGRAITH, D, 2, 3, 4]

McKENNA, Pte. John Matthew, 12148 (2nd Bn., King's Own Scottish Borderers); adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Brennan; lived at 3 Major Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 17th March 1915 (20); comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

McKENNA, Sgt. Patrick, 5919 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Mrs. Ellen McKenna; lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 25th March 1918 (26); comm. Arras Memorial. [3, 4, not listed on 1]

McKIE, 2/Lt. Eric (attd. 11th Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps); lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 24th March 1918; comm. Pozieres Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

McLAUGHLIN, W. H. [1]; see McLOUGHLIN, Pte. William Henry.

McLENNAN, Pte. John, 36842 (2nd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of John and Miranda McLennan of 3 Richmond Hill Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 2nd April 1918 (20); comm. Pozieres Memorial. [1 as McLENNAN, B., 2, 3 as MACLENNAN, Pte. John, 4]

McLOUGHLIN, Pte. Benjamin M.M., 203508 (2nd/4th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Peter and Eliza McLoughlin of 43 Warner Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 10th October 1917 (20); comm. Tyne Cot Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

McLOUGHLIN, Pte. William Henry, 19209 (1st Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.); b. at Accrington; s. of Patrick and Alice Ann McLoughlin; k.i.a. 18th April 1918 (22); bd. Chocques Mil. Cem. [1 as McLAUGHLIN, W. H., 2, 3, 4]

McMAHON, Pte. Charles (Charlie), 359195 (10th Bn., The King's (Liverpool Regt.) attd. 7th Bn., Cameron Highlanders); s. of Frederick John and Bertha Ann McMahon of 26 Princess Street, Accrington; d.o.w. 6th July 1917 (23); bd. Brandhoek Mil. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

McMANUS, Pte. Thomas, 15616 (1st Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.)); lived at 9 Nelson Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 9th April 1917; bd. Mindel Trench Brit. Cem., St. Laurent-Blangy. [1, 2, 3, 4]

McMILLAN, L/Cpl. William Thomas, 11537 (6th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 77 Royds Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 11th December 1915; bd. Green Hill Cem., Gallipoli. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MEATH, Pte. James, 57447 (20th Bn., Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regt.)); s. of James and Margaret Meath; native of Accrington; d. 25th March 1916 (21); bd. Ridge Wood Mil. Cem., Voormezele. [1, 2, 3]

MELIA, Pte. Thomas M.M., 10652 (2nd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of James and Annie Melia; lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 27th May 1918 (24); comm. Soissons Memorial. [3, 4, not listed on 1]

MEREDITH, Pte. Richard, 18643 (6th Bn., Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry); lived at Moss Lane Cottage, Accrington; k.i.a. 16th September 1916; comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4, 30]

METCALFE, Rifleman Thomas (Tom), R/7903 (1st Bn., King's Royal Rifle Corps); s. of Isaiah and Maria Metcalfe; k.i.a. 27th July 1916 (23); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

MILES, Greaser George William (S.S. "Mirlo", Mercantile Marine); s. of William Simon Miles and Elizabeth Ann Miles (b. Accrington); d. 16th August 1918 (27); comm. Tower Hill Memorial. [1, 3, 35, 44]

MILLER, Pte. William, 5881 (1st Bn., Cameron Highlanders); s. of James and Annie Miller; lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 24th October 1914 (33); comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [1, 3, 4]

MILLS, Pte. Herbert, 29271 (55th Field Amb, Royal Army Medical Corps); s. of Adam and Eliza Mills; husband of Mary Ann Mills; lived at Percy Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 8th May 1918 (24); bd. Franvillers Comm. Cem. Ext. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MILLS, Seaman William; lived at Elmfield Terrace, Accrington [2, not listed on 1]; probably MILLS, Able Seaman William, Clyde Z/4446 (Howe Bn. R.N. Div., Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve); d. 24th April 1917; comm. Arras Memorial. [3]

MITCHELL, Pte. William Leo, 75031 ("B" Coy. 12th/13th Bn., Northumberland Fusiliers; formerly 110379 Royal Army Medical Corps); s. of James and Elizabeth Mitchell; k.i.a. 21st August 1918 (19); bd. Queens Cem., Bucquoy. [1, 3, 4]

MITTON, Pte. Harry, 62045 (Royal Army Medical Corps); lived at 12 China Street, Accrington; d. 11th September 1916; bd. Amara War Cem., Iraq. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MOBB, Cpl. Thomas, 10871 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of George and Mary Mobb; lived at Countess Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 13th May 1915 (20); comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MOBB, Pte. William, 40413 (9th Bn., Cheshire Regt.); s. of William and Hannah Mobb; d. 13th October 1918 (20); bd. Hamburg Cem., Germany. [1, 3, 4]

MOIR, Pte. Milton, 201655 (2nd Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers); s. of Dugald and Ann Moir; lived at 33 Lister Street, Accrington; d. 5th October 1917 (20); bd. Wimereux Comm. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MOLLOY, Pte. John, 15941 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Joseph and Ellen Molloy of 46 Park Road, Accrington; husband of L. Molloy; k.i.a. 2nd July 1916 (26); bd. Queens Cem., Serre. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MONK, Pte. Hindle, 12160 (2nd Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Plantation Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 14th March 1915; bd. Vieille-Chapelle New Mil. Cem., Lacouture. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MONKS, Pte. Thomas, 11297 (1st Bn., South Wales Borderers); lived at 32 Water Street, Accrington; k.i.a.. 8th or 9th June 1915; bd. Vieille-Chapelle New Mil. Cem., Lacouture. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MOORE, Pte. John, 17209 (8th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 54 Cedar Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 22nd September 1917; bd. Aeroplane Cem., Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MORLEY, Pte. John, 7897 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); husband of Ellen Morley; lived at Robert Nuttall Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 6th July 1915 (28); bd. Talana Farm Cem., Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MORONEY, Pte. Martin, 11600 (1st Bn., Irish Guards); lived at 15 Nutter Road, Accrington; k.i.a. 10th October 1917; comm. Tyne Cot Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MORRIS, Fitter James Frederick M.S.M., L/105 ("C" Bty. 48th Bde., Royal Field Artillery); s. of John and Sarah Morris; husband of Euphemia Buchanan Morris of 36 Willows Lane, Accrington; k.i.a. 28th March 1918 (28); bd. Martinsart Brit. Cem. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MORRIS, L/Sgt. Robert, 32613 (7th Bn., King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regt.); formerly 22107 East Lancs. Regt.); s. of Isaiah and Mary Alice Morris; lived at Sultan Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 11th June 1917 (20); bd. Voormezeele Enclosure No.3, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MORRIS, Pte. Tom (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Castle Street, Accrington [1, 2]; poss. MORRIS, Pte. Thomas Birtwell, 310315 (Tank Corps; formerly 48574 Reserve Cavalry Regt.); lived at Accrington; d. 6th November 1918; bd. Mont Huon Mil. Cem., le Treport. [3, 4]

MORRIS, Pte. William, 6349 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 7th November 1914; comm. Ploegsteert Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

MORRISON, Pte. Francis, 35642 (7th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of William and Emma Jane Morrison; k.i.a. 23rd September 1917 (25); bd. Oxford Road Cem., Ieper. [1, 3, 4]

MORTON, Pte. William Alfred, 64190 (3rd Bn., Royal Welsh Fusiliers); husband of M. A. Morton; lived at 5 Park Street, Accrington; d. 15th August 1919 (24); bd. Accrington Cem. [1, 3, 5, 30]

MOSS, Cpl. Joseph Benjamin, 50303 (9th Bn., Suffolk Regt.; formerly 26905 East Lancs. Regt.); bro. of P. T. Moss; lived at 25 Swiss Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 25th April 1917 (41); comm. Loos Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MULHALL, Pte. Albert, 15818 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of George Thomas and Elizabeth Jane Mulhall of 24 Princess Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 1st July 1916 (23); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

MULHALL, Pte. Thomas (Tom), 15817 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of George Thomas and Elizabeth Jane Mulhall of 24 Princess Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 1st July 1916 (21); bd. Queens Cem., Serre. [1, 3, 4]

MULLANEY, Rifleman Thomas, Z/82 (9th Bn., Rifle Brigade); lived at 75 Lower Antley Terrace, Accrington; k.i.a. 31st May 1916; comm. Arras Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MUNDY, Pte. Richard Henry, 17868 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 78 Haywood Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 2nd July 1916; bd. Euston Road Cem., Colincamps. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MURRAY, Pte. Colin, 266814 (2nd Bn., Monmouthshire Regt.); lived at 15 Lonsdale Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 12th April 1918; comm. Ploegsteert Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MYERS, Pte. Frank, 26695 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); eldest s. of John Broadley Myers and Mary Ellen Myers; lived at 19 Turkey Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 8th March 1917 (32); comm. Thiepval Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4, 26]

MYERS, Pte. John, 242440 (2nd/5th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); s. of John Broadley Myers and Mary Ellen Myers; lived at Accrington; k.i.a. 21st March 1918 (22); comm. Pozieres Memorial. [1, 3, 4]

MYERSCOUGH, Pte. John, 5884 (1st Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); served as JOHNSON, Pte. John; husband of Margaret Ann Myerscough of James St., Oswaldtwistle; d. 7th March 1915 (23); comm. Ploegsteert Memorial. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MYERSCOUGH, Pte. Thomas, 7584 (1st Bn., King's Shropshire Light Infantry); lived at 104 Dowry Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 9th August 1915; comm. Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper. [1, 2, 3, 4]

MYERSCOUGH, Pte. William, 17926 (11th Bn., East Lancs. Regt.); lived at 55 Sultan Street, Accrington; k.i.a. 1st/2nd July 1916; bd. Euston Road Cem., Colincamps. [1, 2, 3, 4]