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We remember Robert Albert Proctor
We remember Robert Albert Proctor
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Lavinia Proctor
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1882
1884
sibling
James Proctor
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1884
1890
sibling
William Proctor
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1890
1891
sibling
Martha Alice Proctor
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1891
1894
sibling
Rossetta Proctor
Source:9417574
1894
1897
sibling
Thomas Proctor
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1897
1898
1901
sibling
Maurice Proctor
Source:9417573
1901
1901
location
44 Burnley Road, Dunnockshaw, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
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1901
1911
employment
Weaver Cotton
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1911
1911
location
10 Reedsholme, Crawshawbooth, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9417573
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9322458
service
British Army
Private
5492
London Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
75810
Royal Army Medical Corps
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service
British Army
Private
702274
London Regiment
23rd (County of London) Battalion.
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location
27, Burnley Rd., Rawtenstall, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7357110
1918
death
Died of wounds
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wounded in battle
Jerusalem
Israel
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1st January 1918
burial
jerusalem
Israel
S. 48.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Albert |
| Initials | RA |
| Last Name | Proctor |
| Source | 7357110 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Reedsholme, Crawshawbooth, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 27, Burnley Rd., Rawtenstall, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 44 Burnley Road, Dunnockshaw, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5492 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 75810 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 702274 | London Regiment | 23rd (County of London) Battalion. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Proctor | father | ||
| Susan Ann Fisher | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavinia Proctor | sister | 1882 | |
| James Proctor | brother | 1884 | |
| William Proctor | brother | 1890 | |
| Martha Alice Proctor | sister | 1891 | |
| Rossetta Proctor | sister | 1894 | |
| Thomas Proctor | brother | 1897 | |
| Maurice Proctor | brother | 1901 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialRobert Albert Proctor 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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23rd (County of London) Battalion cap badge.Serving in 23rd (County of London) Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records).
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Robert Proctor for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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"PTE. ROBERT A. PROCTOR. JAN. 1. 1918."Right Panel - Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Paul's (CE) War Memorial, Constable Lee. (IWM Ref: 42474 - 25 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Paul's (CE) War Memorial, Constable Lee. (IWM Ref: 42474 - 25 names)
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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: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”More about Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”
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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| battle and death info | Sarah152728 | |
| "ROBERT A. PROCTOR" St Paul's War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Brother - Driver Thomas Proctor ASC | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 23rd (County of London) Battalion cap badge. | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Thomas and Robert A Proctor | Sarah152728 | |
| "PTE. ROBERT A. PROCTOR. JAN. 1. 1918." | Ian105013 |
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