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We remember Thomas Hargreaves
We remember Thomas Hargreaves
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1914
employment
Bleach Works
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9339145
13th October 1914
1914
enlistment
Haslingden
United Kingdom
Source:6171846
13th October 1914
1914
location
449 Birch Cottages, Townsendfold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9339674
13th October 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
3058
East Lancashire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:9339145
18th August 1915 - 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9339145
18th August 1915 - 18th January 1916
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9339145
18th January 1916 - 2nd March 1917
1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
240979
East Lancashire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:9339145
1916 - 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9339145
12th March 1917
1918
awards
Belgian Croix De Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:9339145
12th July 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9339140
25th September 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9339145
21st March 1919
1919
location
449 Birch Cottages, Townsendfold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9339674
21st March 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Hargreaves, |
| Source | 9339140 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449 Birch Cottages, Townsendfold, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 13th October 1914 | |
| 449 Birch Cottages, Townsendfold, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st March 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3058 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 240979 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Belgian Croix De Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Thomas Hargreaves | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-13 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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UK, Citations of the Distinguished Conduct MedalThomas Hargreaves' recognition of receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1/5th Battalion (TF) at time of earning DCM.Contributed by:
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Belgian Croix de guerreAwarded to Thomas Hargreaves on 12 July 1917 (Service Record). The Great War Croix de guerre was established by royal decree on 25 October 1915 as an award for bravery or other military virtue on the battlefield. It was only awarded to individuals. The Croix de guerre was not only awarded for bravery but also for three years or more of service on the front line, or for good conduct on the battlefield. It was also awarded to volunteers older than 40 or younger than 16 after a minimum of 18 months of service, to escaped prisoners of war rejoining the armed forces, and to military personnel who were placed on inactive duty because of injury.Contributed by:
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DCM, 14/15 Star, BWM, VM, Belgian C de g.As awarded to Thomas Hargreaves for Gallantry and Service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)
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Medal Index Card 2Medal Index Card from www.ancestry.co.uk. Award of 14/15 Star for service ibn Egypt and the Dardanelles.Contributed by:
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"RAWTENSTALL CORPORAL'S GALLANTRY" - textRossendale Free Press November 1918Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 834 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 16 JANUARY, 1919 | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Citations of the Distinguished Conduct Medal | Rosie27322 | |
| Medal Index Card | Rosie27322 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Belgian Croix de guerre | Ian105013 | |
| DCM, 14/15 Star, BWM, VM, Belgian C de g. | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Card 2 | Ian105013 | |
| "RAWTENSTALL CORPORAL'S GALLANTRY" | Ian105013 | |
| "RAWTENSTALL CORPORAL'S GALLANTRY" - text | Ian105013 |
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