Private Jack White of the Royal Lancaster Regiment was only 21 when he found himself the only man neither injured nor dead during a heavy fire attack when crossing the Dialah River, in Mesopotamia, during the First World War. His quick thinking saved himself, his commanding officer, and vital equipment and he was awarded the Victoria Cross, the most prestigious honour which can be bestowed on British and Commonwealth forces, for his courage.
On returning to Manchester after the war, he quickly rose from trainee pattern cutter to General Manager of the local factory where he worked and eventually, he became the owner of the business. The Yorkshireman integrated wool into the Lancashire garment business that had built its reputation on cotton. Sadly, Private White died in 1949, aged only 52. In 1997, Jack White’s great grandchildren acquired the business and they continue their heroic grandfather’s quest to create and produce the finest quality clothing, in Lancashire.
This long sleeve, cinnamon-coloured merino wool polo has a twin-needle finish to the hem and sleeves, and a two button fastening to the collar. £145, Click To Shop