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We remember George H Hunt
We remember George H Hunt
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
204155
East Lancashire Regiment
9th (Service) Battalion
Source:7226317
1919
death
"....died after being kicked on the head by a mule." (9th Battalion War Diary)
Chanak
Turkey
Source:7226317
28th March 1919
burial
Canakkale
Turkey
I. B. 4.
Source:7226317
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George H |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Hunt |
| Source | 2567347 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 204155 | East Lancashire Regiment | 9th (Service) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGeorge H Hunt 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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BWMSingle medal as awarded to George Hunt for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeGeorge Hunt was serving in the 9th Battalion at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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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
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Accidental DeathsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Accidental Deaths
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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