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We remember Arthur Peel
We remember Arthur Peel
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
location
1 Parrock St Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9287874
1911
service
British Army
Private
202331
Welsh Regiment
1/4th Battalion.
Source:9287871
1917
death
Killed in Action
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Source:7371202
Source:9287871
19th April 1917
burial
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Source:7371202
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Peel |
| Source | 3460348 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Parrock St Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202331 | Welsh Regiment | 1/4th Battalion. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialArthur Peel 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 Arthur Peel for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Welsh Regiment cap badgeServing in 1/4th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Wesleyan Church Roll of Honour, Rakefoot, Crawshawbooth. (3 died and 80 named as served)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Wesleyan Church Roll of Honour, Rakefoot, Crawshawbooth. (3 died and 80 named as served)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Wesleyan Church War Memorial, Rakefoot, Crawshawbooth. (IWM Ref: 63009 - 3 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Wesleyan Church War Memorial, Rakefoot, Crawshawbooth. (IWM Ref: 63009 - 3 names)
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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.
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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
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 | |
| Welsh Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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