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We remember Fred Donhue
We remember Fred Donhue
Timeline
Timeline
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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9th July 1915 - 25th September 1915
1915
dates
Age 18
Source:9002179
25th September 1915
education
St Luke's School
Skerton
United Kingdom
Source:9002179
employment
Engine cleaner
London and North Western Railway Company
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service
British Army
Private
S/2823
Seaforth Highlanders
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service
British Army
Lance Corporal
S/2823
Seaforth Highlanders
8th Battalion
Source:9002179
location
Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
Source:9002180
1915
death
Killed in Action
Loos
France
Source:9002179
25th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Panel 112 to 115
Source:9002179
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Donhue |
| Source | 9002179 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/2823 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/2823 | Seaforth Highlanders | 8th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Donhue | father |
Media
Media
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Seaforth Highlanders cap badgeFred Donhue was serving in the 8th Battalion at the time of his death.
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14/15 Star. BWM and Victory MedalAwarded to Fred Dohue for service in the Great War.Contributed by:
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London and North Western Railway Company WW1 RollOver 3,700 copies were produced - one for the family of each of the casualties. This page names Fred Donhue.Contributed by:
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"TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF 8432 COMRADES"Seaforth Highlanders War Memorial. These bronze plaques are dotted throughout the Highlands - this particular one is in Tain. Fred Donhue is one of the "8432 Comrades" mentioned.Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Cenotaph (IWM Ref: 594 - no names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Cenotaph (IWM Ref: 594 - no 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.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Reveille - Lancaster Military Heritage Group | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale Free Press - 8th January 1916 | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC/CWGC Records | Ian105013 | |
| London and North Western Railway Company WW1 Roll of Honour | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Donhue | Ian105013 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star. BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| London and North Western Railway Company WW1 Roll | Ian105013 | |
| "TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF 8432 COMRADES" | Ian105013 |
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