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We remember John Austin
We remember John Austin
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1st August 1915
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
14987
East Lancashire Regiment
8th east Battalion
Source:105489
service
British Army
Private
14987
East Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion.
Source:9318778
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:7131543
Source:9318778
23rd September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7131543
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Austin |
| Source | 105489 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14987 | East Lancashire Regiment | 8th east Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14987 | East Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battalion. | Private |
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 MemorialJohn Austin is also commemorated on this memorial. "This 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 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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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 8th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Austin for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Crawshawbooth. (IWM Ref: 18690 - 24 initials/surname)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Crawshawbooth. (IWM Ref: 18690 - 24 initials/surname)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish Roll of Honour, Crawshawbooth. (23 died + 188 named as served)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish Roll of Honour, Crawshawbooth. (23 died + 188 named as served)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front 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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWM Lives - CF4 Horace Sturt ACD | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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