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We remember Reginald Hewitt
We remember Reginald Hewitt
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1911
employment
Cardroom Hand
Source:9441666
1911
1911
location
2 Clowes Fold, Townsend Fold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9441666
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9441661
service
British Army
Private
21177
Worcestershire Regiment
Source:1851116
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
21177
Worcestershire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9441661
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7219489
Source:9441661
16th August 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7219489
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reginald |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Hewitt |
| Source | 1851116 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Clowes Fold, Townsend Fold, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21177 | Worcestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 21177 | Worcestershire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah E. | mother | ||
| George Hewitt | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialReginald Hewitt 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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Rossendale Free Press (1917?)Partial photocopy of an article regarding Reginald Hewitt's brother, George Hewitt, and report of his award of the Military Medal.Contributed by:
Ian105013
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 | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale Free Press - Notices | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale Free Press (1917?) | Ian105013 |
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