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We remember James Hitchen
We remember James Hitchen
Timeline
Timeline
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
39134
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
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1918
death
Killed in Action
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3rd October 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hitchen |
| Source | 1898710 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 39134 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery War MemorialJames Hitchen 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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BWM and Victory Meda'As awarded to James Hitchen for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card - indicates "Retd 1742 KR 1912 8149/Adt")Contributed by:
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Loyal North Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Church War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (36 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Church War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (36 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")
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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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Meda' | Ian105013 | |
| Loyal North Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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