Francis Wallbank

Police Sergeant

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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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