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We remember Bertram Cunliffe
We remember Bertram Cunliffe
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
employment
Grocer Assistant
Source:9382946
1911
1911
location
13 Annie Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9382946
1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
17607
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
11th Battalion
Source:1054749
27th August 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1054749
27th August 1915
enlistment
Buxton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:9467987
service
British Army
Source:1054749
service
British Army
Serjeant
17607
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment)
11th Battalion
Source:1054749
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7415380
Source:9467987
24th September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 99 to 102 and 162 to 162A.
Source:7415380
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bertram |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Cunliffe |
| Source | 1054749 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Annie Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17607 | Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 17607 | Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) | 11th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialBertram Cunliffe 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".
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Sherwood Foresters cap badgeServing in 11th Battalion at time of death (CWGC records)
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Bertram Cunliffe for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Sherwood Foresters cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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