1/5th Bn Lancashire Fusiliers

France

1940


"The 1/5th Bn The Lancashire Fusiliers went to France in April 1940 with 125 Brigade in 42(East Lancs) Division,
along with 1/6th LF and 1/8th LF.
This is a short account of the move to the Dunkirk beaches and the role the 1/5th LF played in the withdrawal.
The account is taken from a report by
Captain Michael Westmore LF and researched/adapted by Joe Eastwood."

 








2nd from right top row Capt H.P.Cain, Middle at back Percy Lavender


Harry Wroe (sen) in the white shirt with knife in his hand