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We remember William Reader
We remember William Reader
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1910
marriage
Martha A. Bentley
Source:9315170
1910 - 10th February 1917
1911
employment
Felt Laorer
Source:9315169
1911
1911
location
15 Ash Street, Cloughfold
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9315169
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9314440
service
British Army
Private
19358
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
6th Battalion
Source:9314440
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:9004430
Source:9314440
10th February 1917
burial
Iraq
Panel 7.
Source:9314438
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Reader |
| Source | 9004430 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Ash Street, Cloughfold | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19358 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha A. Bentley | wife | 1910 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilliam Reader is also commemorated on this memorial. The 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 dedication reads “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".
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King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badgeServing in 6th Battalion at time of death (SDGW records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William Reader for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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