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We remember William Meeks
We remember William Meeks
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1901
location
34 Hill Street, Crawshawbooth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9558425
1901
1911
employment
Drawer In The Mine
Source:9558426
1911
1911
location
34 Hill Street, Crawshawbooth, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9558426
1911
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:3000607
25th September 1914
enlistment
Cloughfold
United Kingdom
Source:9313240
service
British Army
Driver
T/851
Army Service Corps
Source:3000607
service
British Army
Private
M2/204678
Army Service Corps
956th Mechanical Transport Coy.
Source:7245129
1918
death
"Died" (SDGW Records) and article "DIED OF BURNS - IN PALESTINE" (Rossendale Free Press 1918)
Source:7245129
3rd February 1918
burial
Egypt
Source:7245129
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Meeks |
| Source | 3000607 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Hill Street, Crawshawbooth, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 34 Hill Street, Crawshawbooth, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/851 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | M2/204678 | Army Service Corps | 956th Mechanical Transport Coy. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie | mother | ||
| James Meeks | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilliam 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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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William Meeks for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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ASC cap badgeServing in 956th Mechanical Transport Coy at time of death (CWGC Records).
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Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Crawshawbooth. (IWM Ref: 18690 - 24 initials/surname)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Crawshawbooth. (IWM Ref: 18690 - 24 initials/surname)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish Roll of Honour, Crawshawbooth. (23 died + 188 named as served)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. John's (CE) Parish Roll of Honour, Crawshawbooth. (23 died + 188 named as served)
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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: The Drill Hall, Cloughfold.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: The Drill Hall, Cloughfold.
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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| New Hall Hey Military Hospital - William Meeks | Ian105013 | |
| Brother - Lance Corporal Walter Meeks | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| ASC cap badge | Ian105013 |
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