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We remember Dan Oldfield
We remember Dan Oldfield
Timeline
Timeline
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9291443
marriage
Mrs. M. Oldfield
Source:9291444
service
British Army
Gunner
L/24065
Royal Field Artillery
31st Div. Ammunition Col.
Source:9291444
location
20, Backlands Buildings, Wood Top, Rawtenstall, Lancs.
United Kingdom
Source:9291444
1916
death
"Died" - SDGW Records
Source:9004829
Source:9291443
24th December 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
V. C. 16.
Source:9291444
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Dan |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Oldfield |
| Source | 3325211 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Backlands Buildings, Wood Top, Rawtenstall, Lancs. | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/24065 | Royal Field Artillery | 31st Div. Ammunition Col. | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. M. Oldfield | wife |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialDan Oldfield 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 Dan Oldfield for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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RFA cap badgeServing in 31st Div. Ammunition Col. at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Haslingden Road United Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (14 names/units/dates)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Haslingden Road United Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (14 names/units/dates)
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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) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left Panel
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Accidental DeathsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Accidental Deaths
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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RFA cap badge | Ian105013 |
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