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We remember William Robert Ridehalgh
We remember William Robert Ridehalgh
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1890
sibling
Elizabeth Ridehalgh
Source:9087806
1890
1892
sibling
Fred Ridehalgh
Source:9110653
1892
1898
sibling
Gertrude Ridehalgh
Source:9110653
1898
1901
employment
Slipper Scourer
Rawtenstall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9110653
1901
1910
marriage
Elizabeth Hannah Ashworth
Source:9503454
1910
1911
location
5 Green Bridge South, Cowpe, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9503474
1911
1913
children
Fred Ridehalgh
Source:9087806
1913
1913
location
5 Green Street, South Waterfoot, Rossendale
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9503474
1913
1917
dates
Age 33
Source:8869637
30th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
358266
Liverpool Regiment
Source:3737496
service
British Army
Private
358266
King's (Liverpool Regiment)
1/10 King's (Liverpool Regiment)
Source:8869657
1917
death
Killed in Action
The Battalion was moved south to Cambrai to Epehy, Somme, Picardy where they suffered very heavily during the German Counter Attacks on the 30th November 1917.
Epehy, Somme, Picardy,
France
Source:8869657
Source:9470427
30th November 1917
burial
Louveral.
William Ridehalgh has no known grave and is commemorated on Panel 4 of the Cambrai Memorial, Louveral.
France
William Ridehalgh has no known grave and is commemorated on Panel 4, Stone F.
Source:3737496
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Ridehalgh |
| Source | 3737496 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Green Bridge South, Cowpe, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| 5 Green Street, South Waterfoot, Rossendale | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 358266 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 358266 | King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 1/10 King's (Liverpool Regiment) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ridehalgh | son | 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Ridehalgh | father | ||
| Lydia Ridehalgh | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Ridehalgh | brother | 1892 | |
| Gertrude Ridehalgh | sister | 1898 | |
| Elizabeth Ridehalgh | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hannah Ashworth | wife | 1910 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-11-30 | Unitarian |
Media
Media
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1/10 King's (Liverpool Regiment) cap badgeIWGC Cemetery Register tells us that William was serving in 1/10 King's (Liverpool Regiment) at the time of his death.
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - MemorialWilliam Ridehalgh 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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Killed - 30th November 1917Map showing the ground gained by the Germans around 30th November 1917 in the area where William Ridehalgh was killed.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)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church, Newchurch-in-Rossendale | Ian105013 | |
| Brother - Lance Corporal Fred Ridehalgh | Ian105013 | |
| Brother-in-Law. Lance Corporal Fred Ashworth | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| 1/10 King's (Liverpool Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC Cemetery Register | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC Cambrai Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Card | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 | |
| Killed - 30th November 1917 | Ian105013 |
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