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We remember Tom Dust
We remember Tom Dust
Timeline
Timeline
1911
employment
Labourer Cotton Mill
Source:9382962
1911
1911
location
7 Spring Gardens, Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9382962
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9288741
service
British Army
Private
7554
East Lancashire Regiment
6th Battalion.
Source:9288741
1916
death
"Died" - SDGW Recordst
Iraq
Source:7304648
Source:9288741
4th July 1916
burial
Iraq
Source:7304648
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tom |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Dust |
| Source | 2410012 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Spring Gardens, Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7554 | East Lancashire Regiment | 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polly | mother | ||
| John Robert Dust | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialTom Dust 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 6th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Tom Dust for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card - shows as 3rd Battalion)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Lord Street (Sunnyside) Primitive Methodist Church and Sunday School, Crawshawbooth. War Memorial (IWM Ref: 63010 - 8 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Lord Street (Sunnyside) Primitive Methodist Church and Sunday School, Crawshawbooth. War Memorial (IWM Ref: 63010 - 8 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: 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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
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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Stories
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