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We remember John Long
We remember John Long
Timeline
Timeline
1900
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:9309645
service
British Army
Private
96171
Liverpool Regiment
Source:2702659
service
British Army
Private
57406
Lincolnshire Regiment
7th Battalion.
Source:9309645
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7111305
Source:9309645
26th August 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7111305
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Long |
| Source | 2702659 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 96171 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 57406 | Lincolnshire Regiment | 7th Battalion. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn Long 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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Lincolnshire Regiment cap badgeServing in 7th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Long 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) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear Panel
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Springside Methodist Church, Rawtenstall. (No known memorial)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Springside Methodist Church, Rawtenstall. (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 | Imperial1 | |
| 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 | |
| Lincolnshire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Grave of J Long | Neil202 | |
| Memorial - Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery | Ian105013 |
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