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We remember Percy Horsfield
We remember Percy Horsfield
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
employment
Boot Shoe Clicker
Source:9250498
1911
1911
location
8 Pleasant View, Newchurch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9250498
1911
education
Attached identifies Percy as an "Old Boy." BRSS/BRGS only opened it's doors in 1913 and amalgamated Newchurch Grammar School. Percy was 19 then suggesting attendance at antecedent Newchurch Grammar?
Newchurch Grammar School
Newchurch, Waterfoot, Rossendale.
United Kingdom
Source:8870240
service
British Army
Private
25019
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:9250501
service
British Army
Private
43164
The Manchester Regiment
21st Battalion (6th City)
Source:9250501
location
15 Gaghills Terrace, Waterfoot, Rossendale
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7398524
1917
death
Source:7398524
4th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7398524
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Horsfield |
| Source | 1964980 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Gaghills Terrace, Waterfoot, Rossendale | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 8 Pleasant View, Newchurch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25019 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 43164 | The Manchester Regiment | 21st Battalion (6th City) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-10-04 | Unitarian |
Media
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial WindowThe Window was placed at the north end of the Church in devout and grateful memory of the twenty seven brave and gallant men from this Church and School who lost their lives in the great European War of 1914-1918, namely: Fred Ashworth John W. Hitchen Fred Scholes John B. Ashworth James Heys Harry Scholes Ronald Bradley Jesse Lord Hubert Scholes Fred Bradley James McMurray George Taylor Ralph Bridge Edgar Plane Joseph Taylor William E. Crawshaw Fred Ridehalgh Fred Taylor Wilfred Crowther William R. Ridehalgh Richard H. Taylor Joseph Davidson Charles W. Rayner Albert Woodhead Percy Horsfield Silvester Redman Robert Whittaker The Memorial Window. "Lest we Forget." The Dedication and Unveiling Ceremony was performed on Saturday 19th March 1921. The Church was demolished in April 1987 and it is presumed that the Memorial was lost at that time.Contributed by:
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Manchester Regiment cap badgeOn his death Percy was serving in the 21st Battalion Manchester Regiment (IWGC Cemetery Register)
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Detail of Stone 122A of the Tyne Cot MemorialPhoto - BRGS Development and Alumni - Percy HorsfieldContributed by:
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Rawtenstall War Memorial (Photo: LFHHS 2000)Percy Horsfield is also commemorated here. "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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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - MemorialPercy Horsfield is also commemorated on this framed memorial. The upper section of the Memorial records the names the 27 Members of the Congregation of Bethlehem Unitarian Church, Newchurch-in-Rossendale who gave their lives in the Great War. The lower section records the names of the 83 other Members of the Congregation who served and returned.Contributed by:
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Boothfold Bridge 1894Boothfold is situated at the bottom of Booth Road roughly at the junction of Burnley Road East and Turnpike, Waterfoot. There is very little left of the old houses of Boothfold but the 1894 bridge remains.Contributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church CalenderNumber 107 dated November 1917 - Percy HorsfieldContributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church CalenderNumber 95 dated November 1916 - Percy Horsfield ill in hospital.Contributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church CalenderNumber 107 dated November 1917 - "vote of deep sympathy"Contributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church Centenary Bazaar BookChurch Centenary Bazaar Book 1906. “2nd Class Young Men’s Stall” naming Harry Scholes, Fred Ashworth, Edgar Plane, James McMurray, Joseph Davidson and, “Photo Stall in charge of 3rd Class Boys” naming Jesse Lord, Fred Ridehalgh, Percy Horsfield, James Heys all of whom never returned. (Rawtenstall Library “RC 228 New”)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (LOST: IWM Ref: 51494 - 27 names) and Churchyard Burials (x2*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (LOST: IWM Ref: 51494 - 27 names) and Churchyard Burials (x2*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian Roll of Honour, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (27 died + 83 named as served)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian Roll of Honour, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (27 died + 83 named as served)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window | Ian105013 | |
| Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window | Ian105013 | |
| Manchester Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Tyne Cot Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Detail of Stone 122A of the Tyne Cot Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall War Memorial (Photo: LFHHS 2000) | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Boothfold Bridge 1894 | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Centenary Bazaar Book | Ian105013 | |
| Percy Horsfield | Ian105013 |
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