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We remember James Richard Ormerod
We remember James Richard Ormerod
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1906
marriage
Margaret Ann Ormerod
Source:9291792
1906 - 14th October 1918
1911
employment
Cotton Weaver
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9291792
1911
1911
location
23, Old Row, Rawtenstall, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9291792
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9291790
service
British Army
Private
35986
Lancashire Fusiliers
17th Battalion
Source:9004839
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:9004834
Source:9291790
14th October 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Map Reference S/28.L20.d.5.7
Belgium
I. E. 28.
Source:9004839
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Richard |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Ormerod |
| Source | 9004839 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23, Old Row, Rawtenstall, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 35986 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 17th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ann Ormerod | wife | 1906 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Ormerod 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 Ormerod for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Lancashire Fusiliers cap badgeServing in 17th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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James Richard Ormerod"Private J. R. Ormerod, 17th Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action in Flanders, October 14th 1918. A tribute of respect and esteem from his fellow workers at Lower Mill, Rawtenstall." Source: Rawtenstall LibraryContributed by:
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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) - 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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWGC/CWGC Records | Ian105013 | |
| James Richard Ormerod | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| James Richard Ormerod | Paul70112 | |
| James' Grave in Dadizeele New British Cemetery | Paul70112 |
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