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We remember William Lester
We remember William Lester
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1917
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
31777
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:9001923
11th April 1917
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:9292893
marriage
Ellen Lester
Source:9239153
location
121, Bacup Rd., Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9239153
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:9001923
Source:9292893
11th April 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Lester |
| Source | 9001923 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121, Bacup Rd., Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 31777 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 10th Battalion | Acting Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane | mother | ||
| John William Lester | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Lester | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilliam Lester 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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Loyal North Lancashire Regiment cap badgeWilliam Lester was serving in the 10th Battalion at the time of his death.
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William Lester for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)
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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) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John the Divine (CE) Parish Church, Cloughfold. (No known memorial)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John the Divine (CE) Parish Church, Cloughfold. (No known memorial)
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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Loyal North Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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