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We remember Andrew Dunlop Dyer
We remember Andrew Dunlop Dyer
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1917
location
15, Scout Holme Terrace, Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7274560
1917
1917
marriage
S. A. Dyer
Source:7274560
15th June 1917
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9467994
service
British Army
Private
242366
East Lancashire Regiment
2/5th Battalion
Source:9467994
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7274560
Source:2413867
15th June 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
IV. D. 16
Source:7274560
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Andrew Dunlop |
| Initials | AD |
| Last Name | Dyer |
| Source | 2413867 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Scout Holme Terrace, Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 242366 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2/5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. A. Dyer | wife | 15th June 1917 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialAndrew Dunlop Dyer 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 2/5th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Andrew Dunlop for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base SectionsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base Sections
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 |
|---|---|---|
| east lancashire regiment | Margaret49677 |
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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We remember Andrew Dunlop Dyer
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