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We remember George Arthur Dearden
We remember George Arthur Dearden
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7224972
1880
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9414858
marriage
Elizabeth
Source:7224972
service
British Army
Gunner
160056
Royal Field Artillery
153rd Bde.
Source:7224972
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7224972
Source:9414858
5th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
III. H. 4.
Source:7224972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Arthur |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Dearden |
| Source | 7224972 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 160056 | Royal Field Artillery | 153rd Bde. | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGeorge Arthur Dearden 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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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to George Dearden for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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RFA cap badgeServing in "A" Bty. 153rd Bde. at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Sir Henry Trickett Memorial Ground, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18677 - 44 surname/forename)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Sir Henry Trickett Memorial Ground, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18677 - 44 surname/forename)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James (CE) Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 42518 - 45 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James (CE) Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 42518 - 45 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear 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 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RFA cap badge | Ian105013 |
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