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We remember Ernest Jones
We remember Ernest Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1914
location
2 Back ???-Row, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9056107
1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2148125
27th August 1914
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:9305895
marriage
M. J. Jones
Source:9305897
service
British Army
Private
16L/5011
16th (The Queen's) Lancers
Source:9305897
1914
death
Killed in Action
Source:9305897
Source:9305895
12th October 1914
burial
Nord
Map reference: 27.R.20.a.1.5. (Mont des Cats Trappist Monastery, Godewaersvelde)
France
II. N. 351.
Source:9305897
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 2148125 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Back ???-Row, Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16L/5011 | 16th (The Queen's) Lancers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. J. Jones | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialErnest Jones 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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16th (The Queen's) Lancers cap badgeServing in this unit at time of death at Mont des Cats (CWGC Records)
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Kitchener Note 1914A standard note, with facsimile Kitchener signature, and similar to that received by Ernest Jones' wife on the notification of his death (see newspaper cutting)Contributed by:
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14 Star and Clasp, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Ernest Jones for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Rawtenstall War Memorial - DetailErnest Jones - Date of death as shown. Incorrect month (Sep) recorded on SDGW Records.Contributed by:
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Service Medal and Award Roll in 1917Pte Ernest Jones, # 5011. TNA series WO 329/2397, image from Ancestry.comContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Private Ernest Jones | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 | |
| 16th (The Queen's) Lancers cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Kitchener Note 1914 | Ian105013 | |
| 14 Star and Clasp, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall War Memorial - Detail | Ian105013 | |
| Service Medal and Award Roll in 1917 | Russell64175 |
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