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We remember Joseph Rowan
We remember Joseph Rowan
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3837102
28th June 1915 - 14th July 1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8481
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:3837102
service
British Army
Private
8481
Royal Irish Regiment
Source:9004488
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
8481
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9004488
1916
death
Died of wounds
Service Record records death from "wounds received in action" on 14 July 1916. SDGW/CWGC Records records death as 7 June 1917.
Ypres, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:9004488
Source:7466333
14th July 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7466333
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Rowan |
| Source | 3837102 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8481 | Royal Irish Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 8481 | Royal Irish Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 8481 | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Serjeant |
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 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJoseph Rowan 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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Military Service Record - Notification of DeathDeath of Joseph Rowan - 14 July 1916.Contributed by:
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Royal Irish Regiment cap badgeJoseph Rowan was serving in the 2nd battalion at the time of his death.
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAwarded to Joseph Rowan for service in the Great War.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Waste Bleachers Limited, Holme Mill, Rawtenstall Roll of Honour (13 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Waste Bleachers Limited, Holme Mill, Rawtenstall Roll of Honour (13 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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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 | Patrick63223 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Patrick63223 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Military Service Record - Notification of Death | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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