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18 June 1915: L/Cpl. Charles Burrell
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He had served for seven years in the volunteers before the war and attained the rank of sergeant which facilitated his promotion to Lance Corporal in the 5th East Lancs soon after attestation in August 1914. After training in the UK, he embarked for service at Gallipoli in May 1915 and took part in the 3rd Battle of Krithia. He fell ill with...