Seaman James Swales, R.N., son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Swales, Threapland, Cracoe, died of pneumonia 3rd July, 1918. Aged 19 years.
Private Richard Townson, K.O.Y.L.I., of Dunkirk, Low Bentham, died a prisoner of war in Germany 27th July, 1918.
Gunner Wilfred Anker, R.F.A., of Barnoldswick, died in Keighley hospital August, 1918, from the effect of gas poisoning. Aged 24 years.
Private George Herbert Alton, Duke of Well.’s Regt., son of Mrs. Alton, 3, Huntley Street, Barnoldswick, accidentally drowned while bathing in France 14th August, 1918. Aged 22 years.
Private G. E. Fawcett, Duke of Well.’s Regt., son of Mr. G. Fawcett, Lea Gate, Dent, killed in action 31st August, 1918.
