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We remember Joseph William Dearden
We remember Joseph William Dearden
Timeline
Timeline
1883
birth
United Kingdom
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1883
1917
dates
Age 34
Source:7245877
11th November 1917
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9289900
marriage
Fanny Dearden
Source:7245877
service
British Army
12779
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:1160380
service
British Army
Private
282465
Lancashire Fusiliers
2/7th Battalion.
Source:9289900
location
Cloughfold, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7245877
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7245877
Source:9289900
11th November 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
XXII. HH. 22.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Dearden |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloughfold, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12779 | Lancashire Fusiliers | |||
| British Army | 282465 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 2/7th Battalion. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. M. A. Dearden Dearden | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Dearden | wife |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJoseph 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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Lancashire Fusiliers cap badgeServing in 2/7th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records).
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Joseph Dearden for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Methodist War Memorial, Cloughfold. (IWM Ref: 18697 - 13 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Methodist War Memorial, Cloughfold. (IWM Ref: 18697 - 13 names)
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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) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right 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 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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