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We remember Richard Davies Ellison
We remember Richard Davies Ellison
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
employment
Gardeners Assistant
Source:9295864
1911
1911
location
6 Osborne Terrace Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9295864
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2454569
26th August 1915
enlistment
Settle, Yorks
United Kingdom
Source:9234520
service
British Army
Private
13776
Duke Of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
10th Battalion
Source:9234520
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:8961104
Source:2454569
8th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Davies |
| Initials | RD |
| Last Name | Ellison |
| Source | 9234520 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Osborne Terrace Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13776 | Duke Of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | 10th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ann Ellison | mother |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialRichard D Ellison 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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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Richard Ellison for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Duke Of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) badgeServing in 10th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)
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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) - 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 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Davies ELLISON | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Duke Of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) badge | Ian105013 |
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