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We remember James Rigby
We remember James Rigby
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1912
marriage
Sarah Redman
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12th December 1912 - 9th August 1915
1913
children
James Rigby
Source:9328960
29th May 1913
1913
location
24 Mary Street, off Queens Road, Gorton,
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9328960
29th May 1913
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:9328960
1914
1914
location
140 Thomas Street, West Gorton, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9328960
28th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
11691
Border Regiment
6th Battalion.
Source:9328960
30th August 1914 - 9th August 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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1st July 1915 - 9th August 1915
1915
missing
Recorded as missing "Suvla Bay"
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9th August 1915
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
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1915
death
Killed in Action
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Source:9328959
9th August 1915
burial
Turkey
Panel 120 to 126 or 222 and 223.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Rigby |
| Source | 3742155 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Thomas Street, West Gorton, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th August 1914 | |
| 24 Mary Street, off Queens Road, Gorton, | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th May 1913 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11691 | Border Regiment | 6th 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Rigby | son | 29th May 1913 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Redman | wife | 12th December 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-28 | 5'3" |
Media
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11691 Private James RigbyPortrait in civilian clothing. He was a Kitchener Volunteer who enlisted in late August or early September 1914 served with the 6th Battalion The Border Regiment.
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11691 Private James RigbyClose up of the portrait of him in civilian clothes.
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Border Regiment cap badgeServing in 6th Battalion at time of death (SDGW records)Contributed by:
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to James Rigby for service in the Great War (Service Record)Contributed by:
Ian105013
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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Births Sep 1891 Rigby James Sheffield 9c 619 | Neil54113 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 11691 Private James Rigby | Neil54113 | |
| 11691 Private James Rigby | Neil54113 | |
| Border Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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