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PC2013.356

PC2013.356

Black and white photograph of Corporal James Eckersley (34)of the Welsh Guards, one of the first repatriated prisoner of war to reach home in the district. Held in German hands since May 1940, he is seen here with his wife and 8 year old son, Peter. Also pictured is Councillor S. Grundy, Mr R. Wilson (clerk to the council) and Councillor Ben Lee (chairman of Tyldesley war comforts committee.

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Location Tyldesley, Lancashire

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