Kitchener New Army Battalion, (K1). Formed at Bury on 31st August 1914.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has 677 recorded WW1 deats for the 9th (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers.
PEARSON, Albert. Private, 2388. 9th (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille Wood, Somme, France. Wednesday 13-09-1916. Age 22. Son of Walter & Mary H. Pearson of Bridge Houses, Baxenden, Accrington, Lancashire, UK.
Stone Inscription :- "Keep Our Loved Ones Now Far Absent 'Neath Thy Care".
WETHERALL, (DCM). Arthur Hewitt. Second Lieutenant. 9th (Service) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. On Attachment From :- 3rd (Reserve) Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers. Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France. Monday 21-01-1918. Age 31. Son of Joseph & Jessie Wetherall of Leeds, Yorkshire, UK.
Stone Inscription :- "Until The Day Break And The Shadows Flee Away".