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We remember Herbert Wilson Hargreaves
We remember Herbert Wilson Hargreaves
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1901
employment
Heel Burnisher Slipper Works
Source:9267531
1901
1901
location
9 Acre Hill, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9267531
1901
1909
marriage
Ada Parker
Source:9267534
1909 - 10th February 1917
1911
employment
Heelscourer
Source:9267534
1911
1911
location
9 Philips Town, Newchurch
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9267534
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9267499
service
British Army
Private
25333
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
6th Battalion
Source:9267495
location
Wales Bank, Waterfoot, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:9267495
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:8978096
Source:9267499
10th February 1917
burial
Iraq
Panel 7.
Source:9267495
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Wilson |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Hargreaves |
| Source | 8978096 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Acre Hill, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 9 Philips Town, Newchurch | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Wales Bank, Waterfoot, Manchester | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25333 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 6th Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hargreaves | father | ||
| Clarissa Lane | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Parker | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialHerbert Hargreaves 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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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Herbert Hargreaves for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badgeServing in D Company, 6th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 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) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear Panel
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Salem United Methodist Church, Whitewell Bottom. (No known memorial)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Salem United Methodist Church, Whitewell Bottom. (No known memorial)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 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 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 |
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