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We remember John Moses
We remember John Moses
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
United Kingdom
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1897
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:3149233
25th December 1915
enlistment
Southport
United Kingdom
Source:9310783
service
British Army
Driver
L/9237
Royal Field Artillery
160th Bde.
Source:7026415
location
164, Haslingden Old Rd., Rawtenstall, Lancs.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7026415
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7026415
Source:9310783
30th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
C. 6.
Source:7026415
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Moses |
| Source | 3149233 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164, Haslingden Old Rd., Rawtenstall, Lancs. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/9237 | Royal Field Artillery | 160th Bde. | Driver |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | mother | ||
| Ernest Moses | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn Moses 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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RFA cap badgeServing in "C" Bty. 160th Bde. at time of Death (SDGW records)
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Moses 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, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)
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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
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Jewry Book of Honour, 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| RFA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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