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We remember James Pickup Pilkington
We remember James Pickup Pilkington
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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20th June 1915
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9327229
service
British Army
Private
11601
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:9327229
location
Gutter House, Booth, Waterfoot, Lancs.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7237571
1916
death
"Died" (SDGW Records)
Source:7237571
Source:9327229
30th March 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
VI. E. 10A.
Source:7237571
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Pickup |
| Initials | JP |
| Last Name | Pilkington |
| Source | 7237571 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gutter House, Booth, Waterfoot, Lancs. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11601 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Pilkington | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Pilkington 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 James Pilkington for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Sir Henry Trickett Memorial Ground, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18677 - 44 surname/forename)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Sir Henry Trickett Memorial Ground, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18677 - 44 surname/forename)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base SectionsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base Sections
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 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RAMC cap badge | Ian105013 |
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