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We remember James Oddie
We remember James Oddie
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Source:9316006
1895
1911
employment
Apprentice Grocer
Source:9316010
1911
1911
location
1374 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9316010
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9316004
service
British Army
Private
4585
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:3318985
service
British Army
Private
6206
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:3318985
service
British Army
Private
202826
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force).
Source:9316004
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:9004415
Source:9316004
9th April 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
III. E. 13.
Source:9316006
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Oddie |
| Source | 3318985 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1374 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4585 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6206 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 202826 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| Joseph Oddie | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Oddie 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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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to James Oddie for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Loyal North Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force) at time of death (SDGW Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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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
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Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”More about Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”
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 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Loyal North Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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