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We remember George Rowland Kitchen
We remember George Rowland Kitchen
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
employment
Articled Clerk
Source:9307301
December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Attested as Private
19444
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:9307301
December 1915 - 31st July 1916
1915
location
"Woodville", Cloughfold, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9307301
December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
19444
Lancashire Fusiliers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9307301
31st July 1916 - 2nd October 1917
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8964493
30th November 1916 - 19th April 1917
1917
service
British Army
Cadet
19444
9th Officer Cadet Battalion
D Company
Source:9307301
11th June 1917 - 30th October 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:8964493
3rd October 1917
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry)
3rd (Reserve) Bn. attd. 4th Bn.
Source:9307301
11th February 1918 - 9th April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Pimple Hill, Berukin, Palestine
Israel
Source:7375020
Source:8964493
9th April 1918
burial
T. 28.
Source:7375020
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Rowland |
| Initials | GR |
| Last Name | Kitchen |
| Source | 3256473 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Woodville", Cloughfold, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address | known December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19444 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 19444 | 9th Officer Cadet Battalion | D Company | Cadet | |
| British Army | 19444 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Attested as Private | ||
| British Army | Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) | 3rd (Reserve) Bn. attd. 4th Bn. | Second Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude | mother | ||
| William Henry Kitchen | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGeorge Rowland Kitchen 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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Longholme Wesleyan Methodist Church War MemorialRowland Kitchen Is also commemorated on this memorial “In Grateful and Loving Memory of the Lads of our Sunday School who fell in the Great War 1914-1919”Contributed by:
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Longholme Wesleyan Methodist Chapel War MemorialLongholme Wesleyan Methodist Chapel War Memorial, Rawtenstall Panel detailContributed by:
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to George Rowland Kitchen for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Somerset Light Infantry officers' badgeServing in 3rd Bn. attd. 4th Bn. at time of death (CWGC Records) Somerset Light Infantry
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Lancashire Fusiliers cao badgeServed as 19444 Pte until discharged for Commission on 30 Oct 1917Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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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
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 Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Guy74824 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Wesleyan Methodist Church War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Wesleyan Methodist Chapel War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Somerset Light Infantry officers' badge | Ian105013 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers cao badge | Ian105013 |
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