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Pte. William Alfred Owen
British Army 8th Btn. Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
from:Bolton
I never met my grandfather William Owen, who served with the 8th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. I do know from family history that he was invalided out of the army, having been gassed. It would be interesting to find out where and when this happened.
The effect of being gassed on both him and on his family was immense. Gramps was rarely in work, drank and swore too much. But given what he had suffered, it was understandable. The effect on my Father was immense and completely the opposite of what you might expect. He was one of the gentlest men you could ever wish to meet. It is noticeable that when WW2 broke out he volunteered for the Royal Navy and not the Army. I did ask him why, he never told me.

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