The Mayor of Warrington Cllr Maureen Creaghan lays a wreath at Soliders Corner in Warrington Cemetery to mark Anzac Day THE Mayor of Warrington has laid a wreath to mark Anzac Day. First citizen of the borough Cllr Maureen Creaghan laid the wreath at Soldiers’ Corner in Warrington Cemetery to commemorate the anniversary of Australian and New Zealand forces landing at Gallipoli during the First World War in 1915 which falls today, Sunday. Soldiers from across the Commonwealth are buried at the Manchester Road site due to Winwick Hospital having been used to treat military casualties during the conflict. The mayor said: “During these uncertain and challenging times, it’s important that we continue to recognise the contribution and sacrifices of those who lost their lives during the First World War.