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We remember James Gorman
We remember James Gorman
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1891
employment
Cotton Mill Hand
Source:9382038
1891
1891
location
Holmes Buildings, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9382038
1891
1897
marriage
Elizabeth Foden
Source:9382049
1897 - 16th November 1914
1906
children
John Gorman
Source:9382043
1906
1908
children
Ellen Gorman
Source:9382043
1908
1911
employment
Pavier Labourer
Source:9382043
1911
1911
location
1 Hurst Lane Cottage, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9382043
1911
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1393487
22nd August 1914
enlistment
Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9288568
service
British Army
Private
6668
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:1393487
service
British Army
Private
6668
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9288568
1914
death
Killed in Action
Source:7389713
Source:9288568
16th November 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Panel 5 and 6.
Source:7389713
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Gorman |
| Source | 1393487 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hurst Lane Cottage, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Holmes Buildings, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6668 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6668 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gorman | son | 1906 | |
| Ellen Gorman | daughter | 1908 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| James Gorman | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Foden | wife | 1897 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Gorman 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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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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1914 Star and Clasp, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to James Gorman for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front Panel
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Borough of Rossendale: Veterans of the Second South African War (1899-1902) who served in the Great WarMore about Borough of Rossendale: Veterans of the Second South African War (1899-1902) who served in the Great War
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 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| James Gorman | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 1914 Star and Clasp, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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