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We remember Hartley Dean Bancroft
We remember Hartley Dean Bancroft
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Hannah Mary Bancroft
Source:9150062
1891
1899
1901
sibling
Edgar Bancroft
Source:9150062
1901
1901
location
12 Elizabeth Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9150070
1901
1905
sibling
Richard Craven Bancroft
Source:9150062
1905
1911
employment
Cotton Frame Doffer School Part Time
Source:9150062
1911
1911
location
12, Elizabeth St., Newchurch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9150062
1911
1918
dates
Age 19
Source:8952888
1st June 1918
service
British Army
Rifleman
88848
King's (Liverpool Regiment)
1/6
Source:8952888
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:8952873
Source:9150067
1st June 1918
burial
Pas De Calais
France
1.A.31
Source:8952888
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hartley Dean |
| Initials | HD |
| Last Name | Bancroft |
| Source | 8952888 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Elizabeth Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 12, Elizabeth St., Newchurch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 88848 | King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 1/6 | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Alice | mother | ||
| Richard Bancroft | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Mary Bancroft | sister | 1891 | |
| Edgar Bancroft | brother | 1901 | |
| Richard Craven Bancroft | brother | 1905 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery War MemorialHartley Bancroft 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 Hartley Bancroft for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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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 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Record | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 | |
| Reverend Philip John Fisher | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 1/6 King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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