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We remember John Robert Place
We remember John Robert Place
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1891
location
New Hall Hey Bridge, Rawtenstall
Ireland
parents address
Source:9588066
1891
1901
location
4 Barlow Buildings, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9588051
1901
1911
location
77 Bury Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9588044
1911
1912
marriage
Annie Place
Source:9327233
25th July 1912 - 14th February 1919
1914
children
Winston Place
Source:9327233
7th December 1914
1916
employment
Greengrocers assistant
Source:9327233
1916
1916
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9327233
5th June 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9327233
25th February 1917 - 31st January 1919
1919
location
24 Industrial Cottages, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9327233
February 1919
service
British Army
Sapper
257915
Royal Engineers
Source:9327233
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/28319
Royal Engineers
320th Quarrying Company
Source:9327233
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Died of Double Pneumonia, at home, whilst on 14 days leave from France.
24 Industrial Cottages, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:7193904
Source:9327233
14th February 1919
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
N.C. 1715.
Source:7193904
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Robert |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Place |
| Source | 9327233 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Industrial Cottages, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | their own address | known February 1919 | |
| 4 Barlow Buildings, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 77 Bury Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| New Hall Hey Bridge, Rawtenstall | Ireland | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 257915 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR/28319 | Royal Engineers | 320th Quarrying Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Place | son | 7th December 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Ellen | mother | ||
| George Place | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Place | wife | 25th July 1912 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn Place 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 John Place for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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RE cap badgeOn strength of 320th Quarrying Coy. Royal Engineers at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary SchoolWhere William Place's son, Winston, was secured a free admission place by his aunt and appointed guardian, Mrs Mary Tweedale. in the mid-twenties (connect letters dated 1926 contained in Service Record)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 BurialsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 Burials
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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
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Jubilee Primitive Methodist Church, Lord Street, Rawtenstall (No known memorial)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Jubilee Primitive Methodist Church, Lord Street, Rawtenstall (No known memorial)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| date of birth place and family | annie90585 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RE cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School | Ian105013 |
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