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We remember John Henry Johnson
We remember John Henry Johnson
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Private
27887
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:9288532
service
British Army
Private
56513
King's (Liverpool Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9288532
location
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Source:9288532
location
Spencer Street, Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
Source:8988983
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:8988930
Source:9288532
29th May 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Source | 8988930 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | United Kingdom | |||
| Spencer Street, Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27887 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 56513 | King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn Henry Johnson 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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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Johnson for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John Ambulance (Crawshawbooth Division) War Memorial (IWM Ref: 18691 - 5 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John Ambulance (Crawshawbooth Division) War Memorial (IWM Ref: 18691 - 5 names)
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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: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| St John’s Ambulance Crawshawbooth Division WW1 Memorial Tablet | Ian105013 | |
| Reports of Rossendale’s casualties of the Great War | Ian105013 | |
| CWGC Records | 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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