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We remember James Driver
We remember James Driver
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Elizabeth Ann Driver
Source:9167717
1878
1879
sibling
John Driver
Source:9167704
1879
1882
sibling
Joseph Driver
Source:9167704
1882
1884
sibling
Margaret Driver
Source:9167704
1884
1887
sibling
Lewis Driver
Source:9167717
1887
1889
1891
location
Newchurch Road, Cloughfold
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9167717
1891
1894
sibling
Dorah Driver
Source:9167717
1894
1897
sibling
Albert Edward Driver
Source:9167717
1897
1901
employment
Cotton Doffer
United Kingdom
Source:9167717
1901
1901
sibling
Gladys Driver
Source:9167717
1901
1901
location
72 Newchurch Road, Cloughfold
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9167717
1901
1911
employment
Stone Mason
Source:9167728
1911
1911
location
Lower Meadow Head, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9167728
1911
1917
dates
Age 28
Source:7337918
15th March 1917
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9292898
service
British Army
Private
28981
East Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7337918
location
Cross Farm, Cloughfold, Rossendale, Lancs.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7337918
1917
death
Killed in Action
"Pte Driver appears to have fallen to a German sniper whilst engaged in the noble and gallant task of carrying a wounded soldier to a dressing station."
Somme
France
Source:7337918
Source:9167678
15th March 1917
burial
Somme
France
No known grave - commemorated on Pier and Face 6 C.
Source:7337918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Driver |
| Source | 1698043 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Newchurch Road, Cloughfold | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Cross Farm, Cloughfold, Rossendale, Lancs. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Lower Meadow Head, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Newchurch Road, Cloughfold | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28981 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| James H. Driver | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Driver | brother | 1879 | |
| Joseph Driver | brother | 1882 | |
| Margaret Driver | sister | 1884 | |
| Dorah Driver | sister | 1894 | |
| Gladys Driver | sister | 1901 | |
| Albert Edward Driver | brother | 1897 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Driver | sister | 1878 | |
| Lewis Driver | brother | 1887 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Driver is also commemorated on this memorial. The 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 dedication reads “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 James Driver for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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East Lancashgire Regiment cap badgeJames Driver 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. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)
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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: Sion Baptist Church, Higher Cloughfold and Mount Zion Baptist Sunday School, Edgeside, Waterfoot. (No known memorials)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Sion Baptist Church, Higher Cloughfold and Mount Zion Baptist Sunday School, Edgeside, Waterfoot. (No known memorials)
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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
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 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 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashgire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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