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We remember Fred Gregson
We remember Fred Gregson
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1901
location
21 Whittle Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9295825
1901
1911
employment
Sluters Labourer
Source:9295828
1911
1911
employment
Weaver (Cotton)
Source:9295825
1911
1911
location
29 The Fold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9295828
1911
enlistment
Haslingden, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9295817
service
British Army
Gunner
51074
Royal Garrison Artillery
"V" VIII Corps Heavy T.M. Bty.
Source:7084955
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7084955
Source:9295817
27th April 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
I. D. 9.
Source:7084955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Gregson |
| Source | 1464395 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Whittle Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 29 The Fold, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 51074 | Royal Garrison Artillery | "V" VIII Corps Heavy T.M. Bty. | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Jonas Gregson | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialFred Gregson is also commemorated on this memorial. "This 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 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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RGA cap badgeServing in "V" VIII Corps Heavy T.M. Bty. at time of death (CWGC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Fred Gregson for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| RGA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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