1/7th Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment) T.F. Herne Bay, Kent 1915 On the outbreak of war, the battalion was mobilised and moved to Canterbury in the autumn of 1914 for divisional training. Before entraining for Canterbury, the 7th King's marched to Bootle Town Hall and lodged their Colours with the Lord Mayor of Bootle. The 7th King's (Liverpool Regiment) crossed to France landing at Le Harve on the 8th March 1915. Pte William Betteridge centre front with X in front