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We remember William Robert Schofield
We remember William Robert Schofield
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1908
marriage
Sarah Schofield
Source:9244238
1908 - 25th April 1915
1911
employment
"Navy"
Source:9244238
1911
1911
location
27 Whittle St Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9244238
1911
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:3926205
25th April 1915 - 25th April 1915
service
British Army
Private
5028
Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:9244229
location
12, Barlow St., Rawtenstall, Manchester.
United Kingdom
Source:7367662
1915
death
Source:7367662
25th April 1915
burial
Turkey
Source:7367662
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Schofield |
| Source | 7367662 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Barlow St., Rawtenstall, Manchester. | United Kingdom | |||
| 27 Whittle St Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5028 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1st 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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Schofield | wife | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilliam Schofield is also commemorated on this memorial. "This 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 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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Lancshire Fusiliers cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal.As awarded to William Schofield for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front Panel
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Borough of Rossendale: Veterans of the Second South African War (1899-1902) who served in the Great WarMore about Borough of Rossendale: Veterans of the Second South African War (1899-1902) who served in the Great War
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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Lancshire Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal. | Ian105013 |
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