In memory of
Francis Wallbank
1921
- Their country
- United Kingdom
- Killed that day
- December 27, 1921, aged 45
Their life
Sergeant Wallbank, a drill instructor with Preston Borough Police, was on Boxing Day night duty when, on Garstang Road, he was struck by a taxi-cab and carried ten yards on the bonnet.
He was taken to the local infirmary at 11:45pm but died soon after at 12:10am.
A civilian was also struck by the taxi but survived. The taxi driver was later charged with manslaughter.
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