Joseph Rowan, killed in action on 14th July 1916 and later buried near to where he fell by his comrades, left a widow and young son at home in Rawtenstall. He was only 22yrs of age at the time but had been promoted twice in his short period of army service. A labourer by trade, [...]
Ignatius Holloran was born on 1st February 1892, the eldest son of George and Margaret Holloran who lived at Springfield View, Clowbridge (the row of houses on the main Burnley road, some demolished, which now includes The Beijing Chinese restaurant). Although their home was just within the borough of Burnley, where Ignatius’ birth was registered, [...]
