| Surname: | Westall |
| Initials: | A |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/2213 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 15/12/1915. Class Z Reserve 22/5/1919. Extract from the Burnley News, 29/7/1916. Burnley Constable Complemented for Gallantry. L/Cpl A Westall, a member of the Burnley Police Force, who is serving in France with the Military Foot Police was recently complemented by the Commanding Officer of GHQ Troops, for performing a gallant deed. Whilst stationed at Hesdin, a market town, sometime in May, L/Cpl Westall succeeded in stopping a runaway horse, after being dragged a considerable distance down the Rue General Tripier. The street was crowded at the time and by his plucky conduct he probably averted a severe accident. He was praised by the Commanding Officer for his courage and initiative. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: Page: None) |
| Citation: | Extract from the Burnley News, 29/7/1916. Burnley Constable Complemented for Gallantry.L/Cpl A Westall, a member of the Burnley Police Force, who is serving in France with the Military Foot Police was recently complemented by the Commanding Officer of GHQ Troops, for performing a gallant deed. Whilst stationed at Hesdin, a market town, sometime in May, L/cpl Westall succeeded in stopping a runaway horse, after being dragged a considerable distance down the Rue General Tripier. The street was crowded at the time and by his plucky conduct he probably averted a severe accident. He was praised by the Commanding Officer for his courage and initiative. |