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We remember James Nerney
We remember James Nerney
Timeline
Timeline
1897
birth
United Kingdom
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1897
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
202126
East Lancashire Regiment
2/4th Battalion.
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1917
death
Killed in Action
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Source:9314502
9th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 77 to 79 and 163A
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Nerney |
| Source | 3221794 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202126 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2/4th Battalion. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Nerney | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Nerney 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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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 2/4th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records).
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to James Nerney 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. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "Private James Henry Hartley" Nick Metcalfe | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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