The Accrington Pals and the battle for Serre

Speaker: Andrew Jackson
Pals 1 And 2 Platoons

The Accrington Pals and the Battle for Serre: the make-up of the battalion, the path to 1st July 1916, an interpretation of the battle and the battlefield as it is today.

Members and non-members of The Western Front Association are equally welcome. Any new visitors are guaranteed a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome from a group of like-minded enthusiasts.

IR169 Battalion HQ 1916
IR169 Battalion HQ 1916
Event organiser: Lancashire (East) branch
31 March 2026 20:00 to 31 March 2026 21:00
Rosegrove Unity Club, Rossendale Road, Burnley, Lancs, BB11 5DL
Branch contacts
Andrew Gill
(Branch Chairman)
Email Andrew Gill

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