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We remember Samuel Walter Johnson
We remember Samuel Walter Johnson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:2125998
1st August 1915
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9370469
marriage
Alice
Source:7278821
service
British Army
Private
11506
East Lancashire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7278821
1915
death
Killed in Action
Medal Index Card shows "KIA 9-8-15"
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7278821
Source:2125998
11th September 1915
burial
Turkey
Sp. Mem. 11.
Source:7278821
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel Walter |
| Initials | SW |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Source | 7278821 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11506 | East Lancashire Regiment | 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Samuel Johnson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialSamuel Walter 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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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in "B" Coy. 6th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records).
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14 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Samuel Johnson for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Rawtenstall Municipal War MemorialConfirming date of death as "Sep 11 1915"Contributed by:
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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) - 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-Master Sergeant H. Parker | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 |
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