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We remember Arthur Fawcett
We remember Arthur Fawcett
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
397 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9295846
1901
1911
employment
Butchers Apprentice
Source:9295843
1911
1911
location
3 Mills Fold Newchurch, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9295843
1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1208818
1st May 1915
service
British Army
Private
46051
Royal Army Medical Corps
103rd Field Amb.
Source:7456450
location
J. L. and Susie Fawcett, of 8, Willow St., Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7456450
1919
death
War Related Sickness
"death in France, from pneumonia" Rossendale Free Press 05/03/1919
Source:7456450
8th February 1919
burial
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Germany
XII. D. 22.
Source:7456450
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Fawcett |
| Source | 1208818 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mills Fold Newchurch, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 397 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| J. L. and Susie Fawcett, of 8, Willow St., Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 46051 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 103rd Field Amb. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susie | mother | ||
| John Lilley Fawcett | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialArthur Fawcett 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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RAMC cap badgeServing in 103rd Field Amb. at time of death (CWGC Records)
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Arthur Fawcett for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Bethseda United Methodist War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 13230 - 13 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Bethseda United Methodist War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 13230 - 13 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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| RAMC cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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