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We remember James Hutchinson
We remember James Hutchinson
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2028154
14th November 1915
service
British Army
Private
5098
Royal Fusiliers
20th Battalion
Source:7114609
location
42, Schofield Rd., Rawtenstall, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7114609
1915
death
Died of wounds
Source:7114609
Source:9250490
23rd November 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
IV. G. 2.
Source:7114609
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hutchinson |
| Source | 7114609 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42, Schofield Rd., Rawtenstall, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5098 | Royal Fusiliers | 20th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | mother | ||
| John Hutchinson | father |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Hutchinson 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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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to James Hutchinson for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Royal Fusiliers cap badgeServing in C Company, 20th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)
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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: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front 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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 |
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