1st 5th Bn
The XX Lancashire Fusiliers
Egypt
1914-1915

 




" Michael Thomas Sweeney enlisted into the 1/5th Bn Lancashire Fusiliers in August 1914.


He was severely wounded at Suvla Bay Gallipoli in August 1915 and was discharged on the 16th May 1916.

he later became a recruiting officer for the RAF and was responsible for encouraging over 50,000 recruits to enlist.
His details have been submitted by his proud grandson Seamus Bebbington"
Click here for his photo collection