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We remember William Cuff
We remember William Cuff
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1900
sibling
Mary Ann Cuff
Source:9233243
1900
1907
sibling
Francis Cuff
Source:9233243
1907
1911
employment
Creeler Spinning Room
Source:9233243
1911
1911
location
15 Haslam St., Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9233243
1911
1918
service
British Army
Private
235274
Prince Of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment)
2nd Battalion
Source:9287850
22nd March 1918
enlistment
Cheshire, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9287850
service
British Army
Private
5842
Cheshire Regiment
Source:9287850
location
249 Bacup Road, Cloughfold
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8854254
1918
death
Killed in Action
Lagnicourt, Somme
France
Source:7485801
Source:9287850
Source:8854254
22nd March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7485801
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Cuff |
| Source | 1042572 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Haslam St., Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 249 Bacup Road, Cloughfold | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5842 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 235274 | Prince Of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Cuff | father | ||
| Elizabeth Harriet | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Cuff | sister | 1900 | |
| Francis Cuff | brother | 1907 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilliam Cuff is also commemorated on this memorial. The memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The dedication reads “The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".Contributed by:
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South Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in A Company, 1 Platoon at the time of being reported missing on 22/03/1918. (ICRC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William Cuff for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Liberal Club Roll of Honour 2 (IWM Ref: 63063 - 3 died (and 68 served and returned)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Liberal Club Roll of Honour 2 (IWM Ref: 63063 - 3 died (and 68 served and returned)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Corporation Tramways (IWM Ref: 63065 - 7 died and 40 served and returned)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Corporation Tramways (IWM Ref: 63065 - 7 died and 40 served and returned)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| I. C. R. C | john14663 | |
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| South Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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