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We remember Francis Ireson
We remember Francis Ireson
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
John Ireson
Source:7731684
1882
1883
1885
sibling
Elijah Ireson
Source:7731684
1885
1886
sibling
Mary. A. Ireson
Source:7731684
1886
1890
sibling
Edward Ireson
Source:7731684
1890
1891
location
Jersey Row, Lee Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9261704
1891
1900
children
Maggie Kershaw
Source:9261706
1900
1901
location
18 Hobson Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9261705
1901
1905
marriage
Elizabeth Ann Kershaw
Source:9261706
1905 - 3rd May 1915
1906
children
Annie Ireson
Source:9261706
1906
1910
children
Joe Ireson
Source:9261706
1910
1911
employment
Carter
Source:9261706
1911
1911
location
8 Barley Holme, Crawshawbooth, Manchester.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9261706
1911
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:7492957
3rd May 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9261687
24th November 1915
service
British Army
Private
7468
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9261700
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:7492957
Source:9261700
3rd May 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 34.
Source:7492957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Ireson |
| Source | 2053570 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Hobson Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 8 Barley Holme, Crawshawbooth, Manchester. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Jersey Row, Lee Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7468 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Kershaw | stepdaughter | 1900 | |
| Annie Ireson | daughter | 1906 | |
| Joe Ireson | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| Ashworth Ireson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John ireson | brother | 1882 | |
| Elijah ireson | brother | 1885 | |
| Mary. A. ireson | sister | 1886 | |
| Edward ireson | brother | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Kershaw | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialFrancis Ireson 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".Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Crawshawbooth. (IWM Ref: 18690 - 24 initials/surname)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Crawshawbooth. (IWM Ref: 18690 - 24 initials/surname)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish Roll of Honour, Crawshawbooth. (23 died + 188 named as served)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish Roll of Honour, Crawshawbooth. (23 died + 188 named as served)
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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 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| f. ireson. ww1 medals. | paul234 | |
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| mic | paul234 | |
| medal card | paul234 | |
| medal card 2 | paul234 | |
| cwgc doc | paul234 | |
| cwgc doc | paul234 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| menin gate cemetery plan | paul234 | |
| 1891 census | paul234 | |
| 1901 census | paul234 | |
| 1911 census | paul234 | |
| menin gate panel 34 | paul234 | |
| 1883 birth reg | paul234 | |
| 1905 marriage reg | paul234 |
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