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We remember Norman Wood Ramsden
We remember Norman Wood Ramsden
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
William Ramsden
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1890
1892
sibling
Percy Ramsden
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1892
1893
sibling
Joseph Ramsden
Source:8669064
August 1893
1895
1897
sibling
Gladys Ramsden
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22nd March 1897
1898
sibling
Ewart Ramsden
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19th May 1898
1900
sibling
John Ramsden
Source:8669064
1900
1901
dates
Age 5
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1901
1911
dates
Age 15
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1911
1911
employment
House Painter
Prestwich
United Kingdom
Source:8669064
1911
1911
location
23 The Crescent, Prestwich
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8669064
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
9521
Manchester Regiment
17th Battalion
Source:8669080
3rd September 1914 - 1st July 1916
1914
service
British Army
Private
9521
Manchester Regiment
17th Battalion
Source:7476336
December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15568
King's Own Royal Lancashire Regiment
Source:8669080
December 1914
service
British Army
Private
9521
Manchester Regiment
Source:3654164
1916
death
Killed in Action
Gunner, killed in action at Montauban at the Somme.
Montauban
France
Source:7476336
Source:3654164
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 13A and 14C.
Source:8669080
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Norman Wood |
| Initials | NW |
| Last Name | Ramsden |
| Source | 7476336 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The Crescent, Prestwich | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9521 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 9521 | Manchester Regiment | 17th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9521 | Manchester Regiment | 17th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15568 | King's Own Royal Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Clara Ramsden | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewart Ramsden | brother | 19th May 1898 | |
| John Ramsden | brother | 1900 | |
| Gladys Ramsden | sister | 22nd March 1897 | |
| William Ramsden | brother | 1890 | |
| Percy Ramsden | brother | 1892 | |
| Joseph Ramsden | brother | August 1893 |
Media
Media
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Reverse of Norman's enlistment photoIn uniform, shortly after enlistment in 1914.Contributed by:
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Thiepval MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Officers and Men of the 2nd Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the 2nd Manchester Pals who died 1/7/1916
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The Manchester Regiment (16th and 17th Service Battalion 1st and 2nd Manchester City Pals)More about The Manchester Regiment (16th and 17th Service Battalion 1st and 2nd Manchester City Pals)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nancy56772 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nancy56772 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nancy56772 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Nancy56772 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Wood Ramsden | Nancy56772 | |
| Norman Wood Ramsden | Nancy56772 | |
| Norman Wood Ramsden | Nancy56772 | |
| Reverse of Norman's enlistment photo | Nancy56772 | |
| Norman and Percy's Regiment | Nancy56772 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 |
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