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We remember George Banks
We remember George Banks
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Frederick J.
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1886
1887
sibling
Francis H.
Source:9153668
1887
1890
sibling
Alice
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1890
1897
1901
location
11 Bonfire Hill, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153668
1901
1911
employment
Cotton Weaver
Source:9153673
1911
1911
location
41 Bonfire Hill Road, Crawshawbooth, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153673
1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:167898
24th May 1915
1918
dates
Age 21
Source:7179289
12th January 1918
service
British Army
Private
13470
Coldstream Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:7179289
location
5, Crabtree Buildings, Whitewell Bottom, Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7179289
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7179289
Source:167898
12th January 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
II. B. 36.
Source:7179289
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Banks |
| Source | 167898 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bonfire Hill, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 41 Bonfire Hill Road, Crawshawbooth, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 5, Crabtree Buildings, Whitewell Bottom, Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13470 | Coldstream Guards | 2nd Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth A. | mother | ||
| George James Banks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick J. | brother | 1886 | |
| Francis H. | brother | 1887 | |
| Alice | sister | 1890 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGeorge Banks 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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1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to George Banks for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Coldstream Guards cap badgeGeorge Banks was serving in the 2nd Battalion at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Crawshawbooth. (IWM Ref: 18690 - 24 initials/surname)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Crawshawbooth. (IWM Ref: 18690 - 24 initials/surname)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish Roll of Honour, Crawshawbooth. (23 died + 188 named as served)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish Roll of Honour, Crawshawbooth. (23 died + 188 named as served)
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Coldstream Guards cap badge | Ian105013 |
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