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We remember Richard Birtwistle
We remember Richard Birtwistle
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1882
sibling
Nancy Birtwistle
Source:9156111
1882
1885
sibling
Elizabeth Ann Birtwistle
Source:9156111
1885
1901
employment
Cotton Mule Spinner
Source:9156111
1901
1901
location
10 Taylors Buildings, Back Bury Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9156111
1901
1905
marriage
Annie Kairns
Source:9156123
1905 - 23rd March 1918
1906
children
James Thomas Birtwistle
Source:9156118
1906
1908
children
Richard Birtwistle
Source:9156118
1908
1911
children
Francis Birtwistle
Source:9156118
1911
1911
employment
Condensed Spinner
Source:9156118
1911
1911
location
3 Primitive Terrace, Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9156118
1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:357117
18th July 1915
1918
dates
Age 40
Source:7452351
23rd March 1918
service
British Army
Private
16924
East Lancashire Regiment
7th east Battalion
Source:357117
service
British Army
Private
16924
East Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7452351
1918
death
Source:7452351
23rd March 1918
burial
Somme
France
No known grave - commemorated on Addenda Panel.
Source:7452351
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Birtwistle |
| Source | 357117 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Taylors Buildings, Back Bury Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 3 Primitive Terrace, Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16924 | East Lancashire Regiment | 7th east Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 16924 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Thomas Birtwistle | son | 1906 | |
| Richard Birtwistle | son | 1908 | |
| Francis Birtwistle | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Robert Birtwistle | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Birtwistle | sister | 1882 | |
| Elizabeth Ann Birtwistle | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Kairns | wife | 1905 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialRichard Birtwistle is also commemorated on this memorial. "This 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 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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East Lancshire Regiment cap badgeRichrad Birtwistle was serving in the 2nd Battalion at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Richard Birtwistle for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)
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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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancshire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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