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We remember Thomas Derbyshire
We remember Thomas Derbyshire
Timeline
Timeline
1888
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
14962
Royal Lancaster Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
14962
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
8th Battalion.
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1917
death
Killed in Action
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26th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Derbyshire |
| Source | 2382802 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14962 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 14962 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster 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 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialThomas Derbyshire 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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King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badgeServing in 8th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Thomas Derbyshire 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: 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: Bethel Baptist Church and Sunday School, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63030 - no names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Bethel Baptist Church and Sunday School, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63030 - no names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left 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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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