First World War Memorial, Preston Rail Station, Preston, Lancashire, UK
N 53° 45.309 W 002° 42.430
30U E 519307 N 5956319
"Pals" Memorial for those who died 1914-1918.
Waymark Code: WMPGNM
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/29/2015
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The Pals battalions of World War I were specially constituted battalions of the British Army comprising men who had enlisted together in local recruiting drives, with the promise that they would be able to serve alongside their friends, neighbours and colleagues ("pals"), rather than being arbitrarily allocated to battalions
The Preston Pals, as they were known, departed from Preston railway station in 1914 to join the Army.
The prominent war memorial is installed between platforms three and four at the railway station.
Lancashire's Lord Lieutenant, Lord Shuttleworth, officially unveiled the plaque in July 2012, which was produced by sculptor and letter carver John Shaw.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 07/02/2012
Private or Public Monument?: Private
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Preston Pals War Memorial Trust
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
Preston Railway Station
Fishergate
Preston, Lancashire United Kingdom
PR1 8AP
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