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We remember Milton Haworth
We remember Milton Haworth
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
14 Cape Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9547031
1901
1911
location
5 Parramatta St, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9315003
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs.
United Kingdom
Source:9314450
service
British Army
13961
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:1788627
service
British Army
Private
28678
Border Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:9314450
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7503231
Source:9314450
10th July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
No known grave
Source:7503231
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Milton |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Haworth |
| Source | 1788627 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Cape Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 5 Parramatta St, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13961 | South Lancashire Regiment | |||
| British Army | 28678 | Border Regiment | 11th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Rowland Haworth | father | ||
| Helen M. G. Turner | mother |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialMilton 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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Border Regiment cap badgeServing in 11th Battalion at time of death (SDGW records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Milton Haworth for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Border Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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