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We remember Fred Haworth
We remember Fred Haworth
Timeline
Timeline
1884
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8979908
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9293282
marriage
Eleanor Haworth
Source:7107566
service
British Army
Gunner
150857
Royal Garrison Artillery
267th Siege Bty.
Source:7107566
location
Hollingate Cottages, Rising Bridge Rd., Baxenden, Accrington.
United Kingdom
Source:7107566
1918
death
from pneumonia following wounds (gas)
Gezaincourt,Somme.
France
Source:7107566
Source:1788157
8th July 1918
burial
Somme
111. C. 25. Bagneux British Cemetery,Gezaincourt,Somme,France
France
III. C. 25.
Source:7107566
Source:1788157
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Haworth, |
| Source | 7107566 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingate Cottages, Rising Bridge Rd., Baxenden, Accrington. | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 150857 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 267th Siege Bty. | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Haworth | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Haworth | wife |
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialFred Haworth 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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MM, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Fred Haworth MM for "Bravery in the Field" and service in the Great War.
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Hoyle, Hoyle and Co, Ilex Mil, Rawtenstall. (LOST: IWM Ref: 63066 - 11 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Hoyle, Hoyle and Co, Ilex Mil, Rawtenstall. (LOST: IWM Ref: 63066 - 11 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Cricket Club (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Cricket Club (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Artillery Military Medal awards Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| MM, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RGA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Haworth MM (1 of 2) | Ian105013 | |
| Haworth MM (2 of 2) | Ian105013 |
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