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We remember John Knowles
We remember John Knowles
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1917
dates
Age 30
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19th April 1917
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
25431
East Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9205542
location
912 Burnley Rd., Crawshawbooth, Lancs.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7208925
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7208925
Source:9205542
19th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
XIX. D. 6A.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Knowles |
| Source | 2279627 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 912 Burnley Rd., Crawshawbooth, Lancs. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25431 | East Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Stephen Knowles | father |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn 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 badgeServing in 8th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John 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. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear Panel
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Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”More about Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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