Accrington Pals

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:World_War_I
local pride
gptkbp:awardedBy public support
gptkbp:battle Battle of the Somme
gptkbp:celebrates memorials
Accrington_town
gptkbp:challenges war conditions
gptkbp:contributedTo local history
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:createdBy the_early_stages_of_World_War_I
gptkbp:disbanded 1916
heavy losses
gptkbp:electronic_warfare 1,000
gptkbp:famous_for high casualty rate
gptkbp:formed 1914
local volunteers
gptkbp:foughtIn trench warfare
gptkbp:historical_significance first Pals battalion to form
gptkbp:historicalContext early 20th century Britain
gptkbp:historicalEvent gptkb:Battle_of_Serre
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Accrington Pals
gptkbp:impact community cohesion
gptkbp:influenced future military units
military recruitment policies
gptkbp:inspiration films and literature
memorial projects
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of local history books
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of local identity
gptkbp:is_involved_in community events
military training
gptkbp:is_known_for community spirit
bravery and sacrifice
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:British_Army
gptkb:East_Lancashire_Regiment
gptkb:the_British_Expeditionary_Force
gptkb:Kitchener's_Army
gptkbp:is_recognized_for their contributions to the war effort
gptkbp:legacy commemorative events
gptkbp:losses the Battle of the Somme
gptkbp:nickname The Accrington Pals
gptkbp:participatesIn military campaigns
gptkbp:recruitment local communities
Accrington
gptkbp:servesLine gptkb:Western_Front
gptkbp:traditions World War I remembrance.
gptkbp:type Pals battalion