Clayton-le-Moors: Deputy Mayor attends Merchant Navy Day

The inaugural commemoration of Merchant Navy Day in Hyndburn took place on Thursday 3rd September 2015 and the event was well attended. Deputy Mayor Tim O'Kane and ex-Merchant Navy Cllr Bill Pinder hoisted the Red Ensign outside Accrington Town Hall to mark the occasion.

Cllr O'Kane said, "This commemoration is long overdue. During World War I, the Merchant Navy lost over 14,000 personnel and in the next conflict that number was more than doubled to over 32,000. We owe them a great debt as they were the ones who kept the nation fed and industry ticking over."