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We remember James Crowther Shaw
We remember James Crowther Shaw
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1912
marriage
Mary Ellen Finney
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1912 - 2nd July 1916
enlistment
Burnley
United Kingdom
Source:9249600
service
British Army
Private
15559
East Lancashire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:9249600
location
13, Reid St., Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, Lancs.
United Kingdom
Source:7453194
1916
death
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2nd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Reid St., Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, Lancs. | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15559 | East Lancashire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Finney | wife | 1912 |
Media
Media
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 11th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Rawtenstall Municipal War MemorialJames Crowther Shaw is commemorated on this memorial (as "James C. Shaw July 1st 1916"). "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".Contributed by:
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Crowther Shaw for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "Accrington Pals" | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| James Crowther Shaw | Ian105013 |
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