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We remember William Macdonald
We remember William Macdonald
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1909
marriage
Sarah Trickett
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1909 - 9th September 1916
1911
employment
Calico Block Printer
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1911
1911
location
16 Margaret St, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
their own address
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1911
service
British Army
Private
200983
Lancashire Fusiliers
2/5th Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
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9th September 1916
burial
Longueval
France
VII. C. 3.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Macdonald |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Margaret St, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 200983 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 2/5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Trickett | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilliam MacDonald 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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Lancashire Fusiliers cap badgeServing in 2/5th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William MacDonald 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. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 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
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Records | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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