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We remember Charles William Raynor
We remember Charles William Raynor
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1908
marriage
Betsy Holt
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1908 - 27th August 1918
1911
employment
House Painter
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1911
1911
location
16 Turnpike Road, Newchurch, Rossendale
United Kingdom
their own address
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1911
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
28916
East Lancashire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
477556
Labour Corps
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service
British Army
Private
48089
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
13th Battalion.
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1918
death
Killed in Action
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27th August 1918
burial
Nord
France
IV.A.9
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles William |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Raynor |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Turnpike Road, Newchurch, Rossendale | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28916 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 477556 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 48089 | Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers | 13th Battalion. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Holt | wife | 1908 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
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| 1918-08-27 | Unitarian |
Media
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Rawtenstall War Memorial (Photo: LFHHS 2000)Charles Raynor is also commemorated on this memorial. "This memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".Contributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - MemorialCharles Raynor is also commemorated on this framed memorial. The upper section of the Memorial records the names the 27 Members of the Congregation of Bethlehem Unitarian Church, Newchurch-in-Rossendale who gave their lives in the Great War. The lower section records the names of the 83 other Members of the Congregation who served and returned.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (LOST: IWM Ref: 51494 - 27 names) and Churchyard Burials (x2*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (LOST: IWM Ref: 51494 - 27 names) and Churchyard Burials (x2*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian Roll of Honour, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (27 died + 83 named as served)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian Roll of Honour, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (27 died + 83 named as served)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base SectionsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base Sections
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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| British War Medal and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Cap Badge - Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window | Ian105013 | |
| Graves Registration | Ian105013 | |
| Grave Register | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC Form A | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC Form B | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall War Memorial (Photo: LFHHS 2000) | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Card | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 |
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