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We remember George Holden
We remember George Holden
Timeline
Timeline
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
25527
Grenadier Guards
4th Battalion
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1917
death
"Died" - SDGW Records
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11th March 1917
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 8 D.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Holden |
| Source | 1923167 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25527 | Grenadier Guards | 4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
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| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGeorge Holden 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 Victory MedalAs awarded to George Holden for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Grenadier Guards cap badgeServing in 4th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Prisoners of War and known German intermentsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Prisoners of War and known German interments
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base SectionsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base Sections
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Grenadier Guards cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Berlin 19 Jan 1917. | Ian105013 | |
| ICRC Index Card | Ian105013 | |
| ICRC Index Card | Ian105013 | |
| PA 10909 | Ian105013 | |
| PA 13927 | Ian105013 |
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