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We remember Felix Payne
We remember Felix Payne
Timeline
Timeline
1893
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
26561
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion.
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location
754, Burnley Rd., Crawshawbooth, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7106002
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7106002
Source:9328510
1st September 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
VI. C. 44.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Felix |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Payne |
| Source | 3435355 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 754, Burnley Rd., Crawshawbooth, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26561 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Edward Payne | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialFelix Payne 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 Felix Payne for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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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: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”More about Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”
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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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