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We remember John Cooper Cunliffe
We remember John Cooper Cunliffe
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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19th December 1915
service
British Army
Gunner
43076
Royal Garrison Artillery
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service
British Army
Private
28343
Cheshire Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:7286909
location
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
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1916
death
Died of wounds
Source:7286909
Source:1055055
3rd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
D. 30.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Cooper |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Cunliffe |
| Source | 7286909 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 43076 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 28343 | Cheshire Regiment | 9th 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 |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy | mother | ||
| Adam Cunliffe | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn 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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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Cunliffe for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Cheshire Regiment cap badgeServing in 9th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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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 Rossendale: Veterans of the Second South African War (1899-1902) who served in the Great WarMore about Borough of Rossendale: Veterans of the Second South African War (1899-1902) who served in the Great War
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left 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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Cheshire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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