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We remember John Scott Aynge
We remember John Scott Aynge
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
United Kingdom
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1896
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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29th July 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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29th July 1915
service
British Army
Gunner
74109
Royal Field Artillery
127th Bty. 29th Bde.
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location
Whitewell Bottom, Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
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1916
death
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11th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
IV. D. 8.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Scott |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Aynge |
| Source | 9148877 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewell Bottom, Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 74109 | Royal Field Artillery | 127th Bty. 29th Bde. | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Alice | mother | ||
| Augustus Thomas Aynge | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn Scott Aynge 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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RFA/RGA cap badgeJohn Aynge was serving in 127th Bty. 29th Bde. Royal Field Artillery at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Aynge 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. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 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: Wesleyan Church, Whitewell Bottom. (No known memorial)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Wesleyan Church, Whitewell Bottom. (No known memorial)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base SectionsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base Sections
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 | |
| IWM LIves - CF4 James Henry Martin ACD | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| RFA/RGA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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