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We remember Frederick Overton
We remember Frederick Overton
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1911
employment
Clicker In Slipper Works
Source:9315983
1911
1911
location
22 Beech St, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9315983
1911
1915
marriage
Matilda Heap
Source:9315965
1915 - 11th September 1917
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9315960
service
British Army
Private
42166
Liverpool Regiment
Source:3349764
service
British Army
Private
30873
Cheshire Regiment
Source:9315960
service
British Army
Private
41709
Labour Corps
70th Company
Source:9315960
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:9004886
Source:9315960
11th September 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:9315962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Overton |
| Source | 3349764 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Beech St, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42166 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 30873 | Cheshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 41709 | Labour Corps | 70th Company | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann | mother | ||
| Edgar Overton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Heap | wife | 1915 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialFred Overton 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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Labour Corps cap badgeServing in 70th Company Labour Corps at time of death (CWGC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Fred Overton for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card). MIC notes request from OIC Labour Corps to "dispose of medals" dated 9-12-21Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Paul's (CE) War Memorial, Constable Lee. (IWM Ref: 42474 - 25 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Paul's (CE) War Memorial, Constable Lee. (IWM Ref: 42474 - 25 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Hoyle, Hoyle and Co, Ilex Mil, Rawtenstall. (LOST: IWM Ref: 63066 - 11 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Hoyle, Hoyle and Co, Ilex Mil, Rawtenstall. (LOST: IWM Ref: 63066 - 11 names)
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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
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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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Labour Corps cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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