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We remember Harry Scholes
We remember Harry Scholes
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Lilly Scholes
Source:9499709
1875
1882
sibling
James Scholes
Source:9499709
1882
1884
sibling
Ellenor Scholes
Source:9499709
1884
1886
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9499709
Source:9056142
19th October 1886
1888
sibling
Harold Scholes
Source:9499709
1888
1891
location
Hey Head, Newchurch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9499709
1891
1901
employment
Slipper Heeler
Source:9499713
1901
1901
location
6 Stone Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9499713
1901
1911
employment
Baker
Source:9499716
1911
1911
location
26 Townsend Street, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9499716
1911
1916
enlistment
Source:9337378
November 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
36322
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
1st/4th Battalion
Source:9337378
1917
1919
dates
Age 33
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3rd March 1919
1919
death
War Related Sickness
"......came home broken down in health after serving in H.M. Forces in Egypt"
United Kingdom
Source:8866930
Source:9338425
3rd March 1919
burial
Newchurch-in-Rossendale
Lancashire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
176
Source:8866930
Source:8873513
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Scholes |
| Source | 3926534 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Townsend Street, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 6 Stone Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Hey Head, Newchurch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 36322 | Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry | 1st/4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Unknown | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Edmondson Scholes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Scholes | sister | 1875 | |
| James Scholes | brother | 1882 | |
| Ellenor Scholes | sister | 1884 | |
| Harold Scholes | brother | 1888 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11 | Unitarian |
Media
Media
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Scholes family gravestone36322 Private Harry Scholes, DCLI is one of two Great War soldiers buried in the Churchyard of Bethlemem Unitarian Church, Newchurch-in-Rossendale, Lancashire. (45567 Private George T Scholes, 23rd (Works) Battalion King’s (Liverpool Regiment) being the other).
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War memorial WindowThe Window was placed at the north end of the Church in devout and grateful memory of the twenty seven brave and gallant men from this Church and School who lost their lives in the great European War of 1914-1918, namely: Fred Ashworth John W. Hitchen Fred Scholes John B. Ashworth James Heys Harry Scholes Ronald Bradley Jesse Lord Hubert Scholes Fred Bradley James McMurray George Taylor Ralph Bridge Edgar Plane Joseph Taylor William E. Crawshaw Fred Ridehalgh Fred Taylor Wilfred Crowther William R. Ridehalgh Richard H. Taylor Joseph Davidson Charles W. Rayner Albert Woodhead Percy Horsfield Silvester Redman Robert Whittaker The Memorial Window. "Lest we Forget." The Dedication and Unveiling Ceremony was performed on Saturday 19th March 1921. The Church was demolished in April 1987 and it is presumed that the Memorial was lost at that time.Contributed by:
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Harry Scholes (and George Scholes)36322 Private Harry Scholes (private monument bottom left), DCLI is one of two Great War soldiers buried in the Churchyard of Bethlehem Unitarian Church. 45567 Private George T Scholes, (IWGC monument top centre) of 23rd (Works) Battalion King’s (Liverpool Regiment) being the other).Contributed by:
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Scholes family gravestoneThe Scholes family gravestone – the handshake symbol on a tombstone has many meaning. In this case it may signify God’s welcome into the heavenly world or the eternal unity of a husband and wife. (Photo - Feb 2017)Contributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - MemorialHarry Scholes 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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Bethlehem Unitarian Church CalenderNumber 95 dated November 1916 - Harold Scholes joins the ColoursContributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church CalenderNumber 124 dated April 1919 - Harold Scholes death.Contributed by:
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church Centenary Bazaar BookChurch Centenary Bazaar Book 1906. “2nd Class Young Men’s Stall” naming Harry Scholes, Fred Ashworth, Edgar Plane, James McMurray, Joseph Davidson and, “Photo Stall in charge of 3rd Class Boys” naming Jesse Lord, Fred Ridehalgh, Percy Horsfield, James Heys all of whom never returned. (Rawtenstall Library “RC 228 New”)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)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 BurialsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 Burials
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window | Ian105013 | |
| Baptisms 1807 - 1994 | Ian105013 | |
| Brother-in-Law: Private John Richard Hitchen | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Scholes family gravestone | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War memorial Window | Ian105013 | |
| Harry Scholes (and George Scholes) | Ian105013 | |
| Scholes family gravestone | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| DCLI cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC Cemetery Register | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC Grave Registration | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC Schedule A | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC Schedule B | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender | Ian105013 | |
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church Centenary Bazaar Book | Ian105013 |
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