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We remember James Whittaker Barnes
We remember James Whittaker Barnes
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1911
location
22 Rockliff St, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9382927
1911
1918
dates
Age 28
Source:7432775
23rd March 1918
enlistment
Haslingden
United Kingdom
Source:9169776
marriage
Sarah Jane
Source:7432775
service
British Army
Private
26909
East Lancashire Regiment
10th east Battalion
Source:204051
service
British Army
Private
26909
East Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9169776
location
40, Tryon St., Reedsholme, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancs.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7432775
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7432775
Source:9169776
23rd March 1918
burial
Somme
France
No known grave - commemorated on Panel 42 and 43.
Source:7432775
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Whittaker |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Barnes |
| Source | 7432775 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Rockliff St, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 40, Tryon St., Reedsholme, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancs. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26909 | East Lancashire Regiment | 10th east Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 26909 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan | mother | ||
| Levi Barnes | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Whittaker Barnes 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 MedalAs awarded to James Barnes for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 2nd Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Paul's (CE) War Memorial, Constable Lee. (IWM Ref: 42474 - 25 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Paul's (CE) War Memorial, Constable Lee. (IWM Ref: 42474 - 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census 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 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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