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We remember Richard Ashworth Berry
We remember Richard Ashworth Berry
Timeline
Timeline
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:319193
3rd August 1915
1916
dates
Age 42
Source:9195050
15th January 1916
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9420435
marriage
Annie
Source:9195050
service
British Army
55557
RGA
Source:9420435
service
British Army
Private
20117
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
2nd Battalion
Source:9420435
1916
death
"Died" (Medal Index Card)
Source:8957077
Source:319193
15th January 1916
burial
Thessaloniki
Greece
52
Source:9195050
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Ashworth |
| Initials | RA |
| Last Name | Berry |
| Source | 9195050 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 55557 | RGA | |||
| British Army | 20117 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| William Berry | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | wife |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialRichard Ashworth Berry is also commemorated on this memorial. "This 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 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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King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)Richard Baeerry was serving in the 2nd Battalion at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Richard Berry 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) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front Panel
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Records | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | Ian105013 | |
| 1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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