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We remember James Shaw
We remember James Shaw
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7193905
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
5136
Royal Field Artillery
"A" Bty. 93rd Bde.
Source:7193905
22nd May 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:3986461
22nd May 1915
1918
death
Graves Registration Report (Crewe Area 209/1). Died Ainsworth Hospital
Ainsworth Hospital, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7193905
22nd March 1918
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7193905
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Shaw |
| Source | 3986461 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5136 | Royal Field Artillery | "A" Bty. 93rd Bde. | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 MemorialJames Shaw 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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1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to James Shaw for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Silver War Badge 299518299518 Silver War Badge authority RA/1328. Medal Index Card notes "retd by (Rees?) address unknown"Contributed by:
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RFA cap badgeJames Shaw was serving with "A" Bty. 93rd Bde. Royal Field Artillery when wounded. (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)
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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: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear 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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Silver War Badge 299518 | Ian105013 | |
| RFA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| IWGC Headstone - St Mary's, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| *MILITARY FUNERAL" | Ian105013 |
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