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We remember Abraham Birtwistle Harrison
We remember Abraham Birtwistle Harrison
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
marriage
Ada Nix
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1914 - 9th April 1917
service
British Army
Private
6269
East Lancashire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
36767
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
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location
175 Edgeside Lane, Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
their own address
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1917
death
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9th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Abraham Birtwistle |
| Initials | AB |
| Last Name | Harrison |
| Source | 9241445 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Edgeside Lane, Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6269 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 36767 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Nix | wife | 1914 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialAbraham Harrison 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 Abraham Harrison for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Church War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (36 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Church War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (36 names)
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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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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