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Buzzer · 02-07-2004, 10:14

Hi Atarah,
I` don’t know if I have a relative who was in the Accrington Pals, My grandfather Christopher Boardman served with the East Lanc`s in World War 2 and won the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) one below the Victoria Cross (VC) which I’m very proud of.
My Father John Boardman also served with The East Lanc`s, The Lancashire Regiment (PWV) & The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment (1-QLR) has did I.
My Father now sadly is deceased (+1994)
My Great Grandfather was called Thomas Boardman but nobody knows anything about him.
I’ve looked on the Pals roll of honour & found a Thomas Boardman who served with the Accy Pals & who lived in Accrington who was sadly killed along with alot of other brave men on 1st July 1916 but don’t know if I’m related to him.

02-07-2004, 10:14	#26
Buzzer Junior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Der Vaterland Posts: 27 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Accrington Pals. Hi Atarah, I` don’t know if I have a relative who was in the Accrington Pals, My grandfather Christopher Boardman served with the East Lanc`s in World War 2 and won the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) one below the Victoria Cross (VC) which I’m very proud of. My Father John Boardman also served with The East Lanc`s, The Lancashire Regiment (PWV) & The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment (1-QLR) has did I. My Father now sadly is deceased (+1994) My Great Grandfather was called Thomas Boardman but nobody knows anything about him. I’ve looked on the Pals roll of honour & found a Thomas Boardman who served with the Accy Pals & who lived in Accrington who was sadly killed along with alot of other brave men on 1st July 1916 but don’t know if I’m related to him.