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We remember Jesse Heap
We remember Jesse Heap
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
4 Clarence Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9245438
1901
1911
employment
Giver In Cotton Twisting Room
Source:9217747
1911
1911
location
25 Bonfire Hill Road Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9217747
1911
1917
dates
Age 19
Source:7010736
27th April 1917
service
British Army
Private
35079
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:7010736
service
British Army
Private
35079
East Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:7010736
location
114, Sefton St., Southport, Lancs,
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7010736
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7010736
27th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7010736
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jesse |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Heap |
| Source | 1811960 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114, Sefton St., Southport, Lancs, | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 25 Bonfire Hill Road Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 4 Clarence Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 35079 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 35079 | East Lancashire Regiment | 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Heap | father | ||
| Emma Heap | mother |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJesse Heap 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 Vioctory MedalAs awarded to Jesse Heap for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 8th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Lord Street (Sunnyside) Primitive Methodist Church and Sunday School, Crawshawbooth. War Memorial (IWM Ref: 63010 - 8 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Lord Street (Sunnyside) Primitive Methodist Church and Sunday School, Crawshawbooth. War Memorial (IWM Ref: 63010 - 8 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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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: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left 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 | |
| Britain, Trade Union Members, Service & Casualties 1914-1918 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Vioctory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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