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We remember George Meeks
We remember George Meeks
Timeline
Timeline
1891
enlistment
Bacup, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9313442
service
British Army
Private
244838
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
4th/5th Bn. (Territorial Force).
Source:9313442
location
9, Taylor Avenue, Edgeside, Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9310785
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:9002108
Source:9313442
26th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 102 to 104.
Source:9310785
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Meeks |
| Source | 9002108 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Taylor Avenue, Edgeside, Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 244838 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 4th/5th Bn. (Territorial Force). | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Meeks | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGeorge Meeks 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 badgeServing in 4th/5th Bn. at time of death (CWGC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to George Meeks 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: Salem United Methodist Church, Whitewell Bottom. (No known memorial)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Salem United Methodist Church, Whitewell Bottom. (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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