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We remember Henry Rankin
We remember Henry Rankin
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
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1895
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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5th October 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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4th May 1915
1919
dates
Age 24
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1919
1919
discharge
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5th August 1919
service
British Army
Private
2790
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
339661
Royal Army Medical Corps
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Rankin |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2790 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 339661 | Royal Army Medical Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Portrait of Private Henry RankinStill from the first Preston and District Roll of Honour film by Will Onda made in 1915, showing a photographic portrait of Private R Rankin. The photograph is of Rankin in civilian clothing wearing a straw boater hat. Captioned "Pte. H. Rankin". Film & image copyright of Preston City Council, British Film Institute collection.
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Communities
Communities
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4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will OndaMore about 4th Loyal North Lancashire's Roll of Honour Film by Will Onda
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Preston485 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Private Henry Rankin | Preston485 |
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