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We remember Harry Knowles
We remember Harry Knowles
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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1st August 1915
1915
dates
Age 29
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21st September 1915
enlistment
Bacup, Lancs
United Kingdom
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marriage
Florence
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service
British Army
Private
16110
East Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
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1915
death
Died of wounds
"fatally wounded in the stomach"
Foncquevillers
France
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21st September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
West side.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Knowles |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16110 | East Lancashire Regiment | 8th 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 | mother | ||
| Henry Knowles | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialHarry Knowles 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 badgeHarry Knowles was serving in the 8th Battalion at the time of his death. (CWGC records)
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1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Harry Knowles for service in the Great War. (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James (CE) Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 42518 - 45 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James (CE) Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 42518 - 45 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Hareholme Primitive Methodist Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63004 - 10 names)
Borough of Rawtenstall: Hareholme Primitive Methodist Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63004 - 10 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Hareholme Primitive Methodist Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63004 - 10 names) -
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) - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8th (Service) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in the Great War. | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC/CWGC Gravestone | Ian105013 | |
| 1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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