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We remember Albert Edward Hegarty
We remember Albert Edward Hegarty
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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31st October 1914 - 13th November 1914
1914
dates
Age 27
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13th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
D/2333
3rd (Prince of Wales') Dragoon Guards
Source:8953127
13th November 1914
service
British Army
Private
2333
Dragoon Guards
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location
222 Old Row, Haslingden Rd., Rawtenstall, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
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1914
death
Killed in Action
Ypres
Belgium
Source:8953127
13th November 1914
burial
Ypres
Belgium
Panel 3 Stone F
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Edward |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | Hegarty |
| Source | 8953127 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Old Row, Haslingden Rd., Rawtenstall, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2333 | Dragoon Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | D/2333 | 3rd (Prince of Wales') Dragoon Guards | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Hegarty | mother |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery War MemorialAlbert Hegarty 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".Contributed by:
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14 Star and Clasp, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Albert Hegarty 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) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Dragoon Guardsi | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall Cemetery War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| MIC - Albert Edward Hegarty | Ian105013 | |
| 14 Star and Clasp, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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