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We remember Robert Heys
We remember Robert Heys
Timeline
Timeline
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9387564
service
British Army
Private
25013
East Lancashire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
43166
Manchester Regiment
17th Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8979921
Source:9387564
12th October 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Heys |
| Source | 8979922 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25013 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 43166 | Manchester Regiment | 17th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialRobert Heys 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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Longholme Methodist Church Memorial, RawtenstallRobert Heys is also commemorated on this memorial “In Grateful and Loving Memory of the Lads of our Sunday School who fell in the Great War 1914-1919”Contributed by:
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Manchester Regiment cap badgeServing in 17th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Robert Heys (spelled as Heyes on MIC) for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)
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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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Record | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Methodist Church Memorial, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Methodist Chapel Memorial, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| Manchester Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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