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We remember Greenwood Rothwell
We remember Greenwood Rothwell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
26949
East Lancashire Regiment
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service
British Army
Private
39828
Lancashire Fusiliers
15th Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
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20th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Greenwood |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Rothwell |
| Source | 3832855 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26949 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 39828 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 15th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGreenwood Rothwell 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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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Greewood Rothwell for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Lancashire Fusiliers cap badgeServing in 15th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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Private memorial - Greenwood RothwellRawtenstall Municipal Cemetery. Detail ..... / ALSO OF GREENWOOD, THEIR SON / BURIED BY SHELL AT BEAUMONT HAMEL / NOV. 20th 1916 AGED 28 YEARS. / "SAY NOT GOOD BYE, BUT GOOD NIGHT, GOOD NIGHT, WE SHALL MEET IN THE MORNING LIGHT"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 | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Memorial - Greenwood Rothwell | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Private memorial - Greenwood Rothwell | Ian105013 |
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