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We remember William Henry Payne
We remember William Henry Payne
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1909
marriage
Betsy Ann Woodall
Source:9291482
16th July 1909 - 16th February 1919
1912
service
British Army
Driver
T/605
Army Service Corps
East Lancashire Company
Source:9291482
19th March 1912
1913
children
Deadree
Source:9291482
16th December 1913
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:3438956
25th September 1914
service
British Army
Driver
T4/244878
Army Service Corps
449th Company, 74th Divisional Train
Source:9291482
location
17 Lord Street, West, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9291482
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Pneumonia (Service Record)
2 Aust. C.C.S.
France
Source:9004945
Source:9291482
16th February 1919
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
B. 20.
Source:9291505
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Payne |
| Source | 9291482 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Lord Street, West, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T/605 | Army Service Corps | East Lancashire Company | Driver | |
| British Army | T4/244878 | Army Service Corps | 449th Company, 74th Divisional Train | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadree | daughter | 16th December 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Alice | mother | ||
| William Payne | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Ann Woodall | wife | 16th July 1909 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilliam 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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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William H. Payne for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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ASC cap badgePre-war East Lancashire Company ASC Territorial based at Cloughfold. Deployed to Egypt in 1914 with the other volunteers from the unit(Service Record).
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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: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
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Borough of Rawtenstall: The Drill Hall, Cloughfold.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: The Drill Hall, Cloughfold.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| ASC cap badge | Ian105013 |
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