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We remember Andrew Daw
We remember Andrew Daw
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
2 Back Birches, Clitheroe
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9478929
1901
1911
employment
Apprentice For Iron Moulding
Source:9478929
1911
1911
location
11 Rope Street, Rochdale
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9478929
1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1142972
8th January 1915
enlistment
Bury, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9478900
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
4440
Lancashire Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:7326404
service
British Army
Private
4440
Lancashire Fusiliers
2nd Battalion
Source:7326404
service
British Army
Private
4440
Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:7326404
1915
death
Killed in Action
"Drowned 13-8-15" Medal Index Card and "At Sea" SDGW Records
Source:7326404
Source:9478900
13th August 1915
burial
Turkey
Panel 59 to 73 or 218 to 219.
Source:7326404
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Andrew |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Daw |
| Source | 1142972 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rope Street, Rochdale | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 2 Back Birches, Clitheroe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4440 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 4440 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4440 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Clinton | mother | ||
| Andrew Daw | father |
Media
Media
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Lancashire Fusiliers cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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HMT Royal EdwardRoyal Edward was lost some 6 nautical miles off Kandeloussa when torpedoed. She sank by the stern within six minutes.Contributed by:
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Oberleutnant Heino von HeimburgCommander of UB-14 who sank the Royal EdwardContributed by:
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Andrew Daw for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Helles MemorialPanel commemorating the 'Royal Edward' on the Helles Memorial, GallipoliContributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Cenotaph (IWM Ref: 594 - no names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Cenotaph (IWM Ref: 594 - no names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: "Lost at Sea", "Died at Sea" or "Sunk and Survived"More about Borough of Rawtenstall: "Lost at Sea", "Died at Sea" or "Sunk and Survived"
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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private William McCormick | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| HMT Royal Edward | Ian105013 | |
| Oberleutnant Heino von Heimburg | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Helles Memorial | Ian105013 |
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