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We remember George Greaves
We remember George Greaves
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
13 Back Spring Terrace, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9382092
1901
1911
employment
Weaving School Part Time
Source:9382094
1911
1911
location
542 Newchurch Road, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9382094
1911
service
British Army
Private
41045
Lancashire Fusiliers
2nd/8th Bn.
Source:9272939
location
7, Egypt Mount, Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7397831
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7397831
Source:9272939
9th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 54 to 60 and 163A.
Source:7397831
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Greaves |
| Source | 1434085 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Back Spring Terrace, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 542 Newchurch Road, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 7, Egypt Mount, Rawtenstall, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 41045 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 2nd/8th Bn. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Ann | mother | ||
| Marshall Greaves | father |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGeorge Greaves 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 Greaves for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Lancashire Fusiliers cap badgeServing in 2nd/8th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Kay Street Baptist Church, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 63027 - 7 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Kay Street Baptist Church, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 63027 - 7 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
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Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”More about Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”
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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| EXTERNAL REFERENCE: LFHHS (Rossendale Branch) – Rawtenstall Municipal War Memorial. | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 |
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