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We remember Thomas Barnes
We remember Thomas Barnes
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
38 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153867
1901
1904
sibling
Harold Barnes
Source:9153873
1904
1911
location
16 Bridge Houses, Lumb-in-Rossendale, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9153873
1911
1918
dates
Age 21
Source:7217294
21st October 1918
service
British Army
Private
S/27568
Royal Highlanders
Source:205018
service
British Army
Private
S/27568
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
9th Battalion
Source:7217294
1918
death
Killed in Action
"killed by a shell on 21st October"
Source:7217294
Source:9153845
21st October 1918
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
F. 3.
Source:7217294
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Barnes |
| Source | 205018 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Bridge Houses, Lumb-in-Rossendale, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 38 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/27568 | Royal Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/27568 | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | 9th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| John Thomas Barnes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Barnes | brother | 1904 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialThomas 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 Thomas Barnes for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Black Watch cap badgeThomas barnes was serving in the 9th Battalion at the time of his death. (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census 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 | |
| Captain Reverend Thomas Alexander McElfatrick | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Black Watch cap badge | Ian105013 |
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