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We remember James Henry Rattle
We remember James Henry Rattle
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:8672098
1911
1911
location
160 Stewarts road S W
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8672098
1911
1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8672109
17th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
95803
Royal Field Artillery
32 Reserve Battalion
Source:8672109
17th April 1915 - 2nd June 1915
1915
employment
Engine Cleaner and lighter
Railways
Battersea
United Kingdom
Source:8672109
1915
1915
location
172 Stewarts Road, Battersea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8672109
1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
23660
Royal Scots
3rd Battalion
Source:8672093
3rd June 1915 - 20th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3666337
24th August 1915 - 30th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
23660
Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:8672093
21st September 1915 - 29th October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Rheumatism
Hospital/Institution
Source:8672093
2nd October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Concussion Shell
Hospital/Institution
Source:8672093
30th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
23660
Royal Scots
Depot
Source:8672109
30th October 1915 - 13th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
23660
Royal Scots
3rd
Source:8672109
14th January 1916 - 28th April 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
52823
Royal Defence Corps
12 Observation Coy.
Source:8672109
29th April 1916 - 26th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
52823
Royal Defence Corps
1 Observation Coy.
Source:8672109
27th January 1917 - 21st January 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
499689
Labour Corps
Source:8672109
22nd January 1918 - 19th March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
23660
Royal Scots
16th
Source:8672109
20th March 1918 - 16th April 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3666337
22nd March 1918 - 16th April 1918
1918
missing
Presumed dead for official purposes 16/04/1918.
Source:8672109
9th April 1918 - 16th April 1918
service
British Army
Private
23660
Royal Scots
Source:3666337
1918
death
Killed in Action
Missing 09 - 16 April 1918 Presumed Dead for official purposes
Source:7526784
Source:8672109
16th April 1918
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Source:7526784
sibling
Harriet Rattle
Source:8672085
sibling
Mary Rattle
Source:8672085
sibling
Herbert Rattle
Source:8672085
sibling
John Rattle
Source:8672098
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Rattle |
| Source | 7526784 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Stewarts road S W | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 172 Stewarts Road, Battersea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23660 | Royal Scots | Private | ||
| British Army | 95803 | Royal Field Artillery | 32 Reserve Battalion | Driver | |
| British Army | 23660 | Royal Scots | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 23660 | Royal Scots | 3rd | Private | |
| British Army | 52823 | Royal Defence Corps | 12 Observation Coy. | Private | |
| British Army | 52823 | Royal Defence Corps | 1 Observation Coy. | Private | |
| British Army | 499689 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 23660 | Royal Scots | 16th | Private | |
| British Army | 23660 | Royal Scots | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 23660 | Royal Scots | 2nd 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Rattle | mother | ||
| James Rattle | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Rattle | sister | ||
| Mary Rattle | sister | ||
| Herbert Rattle | brother | ||
| John Rattle | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-17 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Lest we forgetHis name listed in the Berks Cemetrery extension memorial in 'Plugstreet'.
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James91018 -
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Entry in the cemetery registerPhoto of the entry from the Cemetrery register.Contributed by:
James91018 -
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Medal index cardJames Henry Rattle's medal roll index card. Note Pres D. or presumed dead in the remarks.Contributed by:
James91018
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | James91018 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James91018 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | James91018 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | James91018 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James91018 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | James91018 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lest we forget | James91018 | |
| The memorial where he is listed in Belgium | James91018 | |
| Entry in the cemetery register | James91018 | |
| The Royal Scots panel | James91018 | |
| Medal index card | James91018 |
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