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We remember George Smith Pyle
We remember George Smith Pyle
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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10th May 1915
1915
dates
Age 26
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14th June 1915
marriage
Maria Pyle
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service
British Army
Private
481
East Lancashire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
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1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
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14th June 1915
burial
Turkey
I. E. 13.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Smith |
| Initials | GS |
| Last Name | Pyle |
| Source | 8983058 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 481 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1/5th 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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Pyle | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGeorge Pyle 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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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1st/5th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records).
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to George Pyle for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Haslingden Road United Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (14 names/units/dates)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Haslingden Road United Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (14 names/units/dates)
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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) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front 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 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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