Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Walter Ormerod
We remember Walter Ormerod
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
location
Whittle Street, Lower Booths
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8653371
1881
1891
employment
Warehouse Boy
Source:9315992
1891
1901
employment
Labourer For Road Lab Stone Flaggers
Source:9315993
1901
1901
location
6 Whittle Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9315993
1901
1911
employment
Weaver Cotton
Source:9315996
1911
1911
location
14 Whitehead St, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9315996
1911
1917
dates
Age 38
Source:8653370
2nd January 1917
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9233294
marriage
Alice Ann Ormerod
Source:9516888
service
British Army
Private
29126
East Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8653370
location
Hall Carr Cottages, Rawtenstall.
United Kingdom
Source:8653370
1917
death
"Died" SDGW Records
Source:9004841
Source:9233294
2nd January 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
IV.A.49
Source:8653370
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Ormerod |
| Source | 3337251 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Whitehead St, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 6 Whittle Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Hall Carr Cottages, Rawtenstall. | United Kingdom | |||
| Whittle Street, Lower Booths | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 29126 | East Lancashire Regiment | 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet | mother | ||
| William Henry Ormerod | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ann Ormerod | wife |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWalter 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".
Contributed by:
Ian105013 -
BWM and Victory MedalAwarded to Walter Ormerod for service in the Great WarContributed by:
Ian105013 -
East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeWalter Ormerod is recorded as 8th Bn on the CWGC Records and 3rd Bn on the Medal Index Card.
Contributed by:
Ian105013 -
Gravestone of Walter Ormerod (d. 1917)Walter's grave in St Venant Communal CemeteryContributed by:
Paul70112 -
Private Memorial - Walter OrmerodRawtenstall Cemetery, Burnley Road. Rawtenstall. …/ WALTER ORMEROD / THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF / ALICE ANN ORMEROD / OF HALL CARR COTTAGE RAWTENSTALL / WHO DIED IN FRANCE JANry. 2nd 1917 AGED 38 YEARS /Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
-
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)
-
Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Liberal Club Roll of Honour 2 (IWM Ref: 63063 - 3 died (and 68 served and returned)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Liberal Club Roll of Honour 2 (IWM Ref: 63063 - 3 died (and 68 served and returned)
-
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.
-
Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | annie90585 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | annie90585 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Memorial - Walter Ormerod | Ian105013 | |
| Walter Ormerod | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Gravestone of Walter Ormerod (d. 1917) | Paul70112 | |
| Private Memorial - Walter Ormerod | Ian105013 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Walter Ormerod
Also remembered by 2 people
