RFA Brigades on parade, Lytham Green, April, 1915.

Blackpool Times December 1915

DEPARTURE OF R.F.A.

GOOD WISHES FOR 150th BRIGADE.

The following letters have been forwarded to Col. Dixon, commanding the 150th Brigade R.F.A. (Blackburn Brigade), which was formerly stationed at St. Annes.

“The chairman and members of the Blackburn Recruiting Committee desire, on the eve of your departure for active ser ice to wish your officers, N.C.O.'s, and men in the Blackburn Brigade God speed.—

E. Hamer, Town Hall, Blackburn."

"I desire, on behalf of the citizens of Blackburn, to convey to your officers, N.C.O.'s and men in the Blackburn Brigade R.F. A., our good wishes and God speed on your departure for active service.—Alfred Nuttall, Mayor."