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We remember Henry Ratcliffe
We remember Henry Ratcliffe
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:3664409
18th April 1915
enlistment
Manchester, Lancs
United Kingdom
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marriage
Elma
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service
British Army
Private
2880
Seaforth Highlanders
4th Battalion.
Source:9328972
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:7290007
Source:9328972
9th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
Vielle Chapelle Old Military Cemetery (36a.R.22.d.1.0.) Identified by Certified Report, Clothing and Cross.
France
XVII. D. 12.
Source:7290007
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Ratcliffe |
| Source | 3664409 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2880 | Seaforth Highlanders | 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elma | wife |
Media
Media
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Private Harry Ratcliffe, Seaforth HighlandersPhotograph used in his 'Bury Guardian' obituary.
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Seaforth Highlanders cap badgeServing in 4th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)Contributed by:
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Henry Ratcliffe for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Seaforth Highlander Memorial PlaquesSeaforth Highlanders War Memorials. These bronze plaques are dotted throughout the Highlands - this particular one is in Tain. Henry Ratcliffe is one of the "8432 Comrades" mentioned.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Bury Grammar School old boys who fell in World War 1More about Bury Grammar School old boys who fell in World War 1
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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.
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2880 Pte Harry Ratcliffe Seaforth Highlanders | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Harry Ratcliffe, Seaforth Highlanders | Mark73021 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Seaforth Highlander Memorial Plaques | Ian105013 | |
| Harry Ratcliffe | Ian105013 | |
| Harry Ratcliffe | Ian105013 |
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