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We remember Joseph Henry Fielding
We remember Joseph Henry Fielding
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
Prince Albert Inn, 198 Bac(up) Upper Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9518744
1901
1911
employment
Plum(b)er
Source:9519439
1911
1911
location
24 Newton Drive, Blackpool
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9519439
1911
enlistment
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:9303761
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
241586
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
2/5th Battalion
Source:9303766
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:8961187
Source:9303761
23rd April 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Fielding |
| Source | 9303761 |
| First Names | Joe |
| Initials | J |
| Source | 8961187 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Newton Drive, Blackpool | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| Prince Albert Inn, 198 Bac(up) Upper Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 241586 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 2/5th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJoe Fielding 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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King's (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badgeServing in 2/5th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records).
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Joseph Fielding for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card) MIC notes "8149 Adt" indicating medals were returned.Contributed by:
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Detail on Private MemorialRawtenstall Cemetery, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall. …/ IN LOVING MEMORY / OF / LANCE CORPORAL / J.H. FIELDING K.O.R.L / OF 24 NEWTON DRIVE BLACKPOOL / WHO FELL IN ACTION SOMEWHERE / IN FRANCE APRIL 23RD 1918 / AGE 23 YEARS / THINK OF HIM STILL AND SAY HE IS NOT DEAD HE IS JUST AWAY /Contributed by:
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Prince Albert Inn, Cawl Terrace, Cloughfold.Joseph Fielding is recorded as being resident here in 1901. This photo probably shows the building sometime before the demolition in 1968.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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) - 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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Memorial - J H Fielding | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| King's (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Detail on Private Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Newspaper cutting | Ian105013 | |
| Prince Albert Inn, Cawl Terrace, Cloughfold. | Ian105013 |
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