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We remember Thomas Parker
We remember Thomas Parker
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1911
employment
Felt Worker
Source:9241497
1911
1911
location
3 Double St, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9241497
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9241495
service
British Army
Private
11333
Machine Gun Corps
Source:3393731
service
British Army
Private
21099
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Source:3393731
service
British Army
Private
11333
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
25th Coy.
Source:7489432
1918
death
Died of wounds
Source:7489432
Source:9241495
21st March 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 10.
Source:7489432
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Parker |
| Source | 3393731 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Double St, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11333 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 21099 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | Private | ||
| British Army | 11333 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | 25th Coy. | 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 Hartley | mother |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialThomas Parker 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 Thomas Parker for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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MGC cap badgeServing in 25th Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 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 | |
| MGC cap badge | Ian105013 |
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