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We remember Willie Lowe
We remember Willie Lowe
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
George Lowe
Source:9333749
1889
1891
sibling
Harold Lowe
Source:9333749
1891
1893
1896
sibling
Nellie Lowe
Source:9333751
1896
1901
location
1 Horncliffe Wood, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9333749
1901
1911
employment
Woollen Mule Spinner
Source:9333751
1911
1911
location
1 Horncliffe Wood, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9333751
1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
21176
Worcestershire Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:2715235
25th April 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:2715235
25th July 1915
1956
death
Not War Related
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9333765
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Willie |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Lowe |
| Source | 2715235 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Horncliffe Wood, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 1 Horncliffe Wood, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21176 | Worcestershire Regiment | 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Lowe Lowe | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Lowe | brother | 1889 | |
| Harold Lowe | brother | 1891 | |
| Nellie Lowe | sister | 1896 |
Media
Media
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Willie Lowe for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)
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Worcestershire Regiment cap badgeServing in 4th Battalion when taken prisoner (PW Records1914-18)
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Cover SheetCover Sheet and explanation - List of British prisoners of war in Turkey as known to the American Embassy in Constantinople, 21st - 22nd February 1916. (Connect "Prisoners of War 1914-1920 Transcription")Contributed by:
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ICRC Prisoner Reference R4681 "Willie Lowe"Willie Lowe shown as prisoner in Constantinople 17 August 1915Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Prisoners of War and known German intermentsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Prisoners of War and known German interments
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Prisoners of War 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Prisoners of War 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Worcestershire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Cover Sheet | Ian105013 | |
| ICRC Index Card 1 | Ian105013 | |
| ICRC Index Card 2 | Ian105013 | |
| ICRC Prisoner Reference R4681 "Willie Lowe" | Ian105013 |
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