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We remember Tattersall Edmund Langstaffe
We remember Tattersall Edmund Langstaffe
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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1st August 1915 - 19th August 1916
1916
dates
Age 32
Source:7294819
9th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
16131
East Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:7294819
9th August 1916
enlistment
Bacup, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9471646
location
2 Piercy Terrace, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7294819
1916
death
Died of wounds
Source:7294819
Source:9001973
9th August 1916
burial
Somme
Sheet 57D at X.29.a.2.3. (113th Labour Company)
France
III.N.1
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tattersall Edmund |
| Initials | TE |
| Last Name | Langstaffe |
| Source | 7294819 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Piercy Terrace, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16131 | East Lancashire Regiment | 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Alice | mother | ||
| Reuben Langstaffe | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialTattersall Edmund Langstaffe 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 MedalAwarded to Tattersall Edmund Langstaffe for service in the Great WarContributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeT E Langstaffe was serving in the 8th Battalion at the time of his death.
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Somme Roll of Honour | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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