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We remember Hugh Carnegie Rain
We remember Hugh Carnegie Rain
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
John W Rain
Source:5515256
1892
1893
sibling
Minnie Rain
Source:5515277
1893
1896
1904
sibling
Frank Rain
Source:5515277
1904
1908
sibling
Hanvaar Rain
Source:5515277
1908
1909
location
Kenyon Villa, Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6158962
1909
1909
education
Preston Grammar School
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6158962
17th June 1909 - 27th July 1911
1911
location
1 Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5515277
1911
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:5515045
1914
1914
employment
Engineer
Source:5515045
7th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:5515045
7th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13019
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:6158962
7th September 1914 - 27th September 1914
1915
appointments
Drummer
Source:6158962
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5515045
17th July 1915 - 29th September 1915
1922
location
15 Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6158962
1922
education
Copp Lane Elementary School
Penwortham
United Kingdom
Source:6158962
employment
Manager
Will Onda's Animated Pictures
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6151614
service
British Army
Private
13019
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:5515045
location
3 East Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5515210
1915
death
Died of wounds
Stationary Hospital, Abbeville
France
Source:5515045
27th September 1915
burial
ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Source:7002292
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hugh Carnegie |
| Initials | HC |
| Last Name | Rain |
| Source | 5515260 |
| First Names | Carnie |
| Initials | C |
| Source | 5515277 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 15 Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1922 | |
| 3 East Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Kenyon Villa, Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1909 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13019 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13019 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Rain | father | ||
| Margaret Rain | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Rain | brother | 1904 | |
| Minnie Rain | sister | 1893 | |
| Hanvaar Rain | brother | 1908 | |
| John W Rain | brother | 1892 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Dark brown | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Hugh RainThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Rain for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: C.H. Rain, Address: Moor Park Avenue, Occupation: Manager for Will Onda’s Animated Pictures, Regiment : 7th L.N.L., Rank and Regiment Number: Private - 13019, Date of Death: Oct 1915, Place where killed or injury received: France, Remarks:- none.
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Portrait of Carnie Rain, as a school boyDetail of a studio portrait of Carnie Rain (Hugh Carnegie Rain) as a school boy. Carnie attended Preston Grammar School.
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Preston485
Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Preston485 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Grammar School Association - War Memorial and Records | Preston485 | |
| Preston Grammar School Boys Great War Memorial Plaque | Preston485 | |
| Brother-in-law, Gunner Fred Sandiford | Preston485 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Hugh Rain | Preston485 | |
| Portrait of Carnie Rain, as a school boy | Preston485 |
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