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We remember Bernard Stephen Rawlinson
We remember Bernard Stephen Rawlinson
Timeline
Timeline
1865
1876
education
Downside School - St Gregory's College
Stratton, Downside, Midsomer Norton, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8987340
April 1876 - December 1882
1881
location
St Gregory's College, Stratton, Downside, Midsomer Norton, Somerset
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8987340
3rd April 1881
1891
employment
Student in theology
Stratton, Downside, Midsomer Norton, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8987339
5th April 1891
1891
location
St Benedict's Roman Catholic College, Stratton, Downside, Midsomer Norton, Somerset
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8987339
5th April 1891
1911
employment
Roman Catholic Priest
The Catholic Church
Bermondsey, South East London
United Kingdom
Source:8987337
2nd April 1911
1911
location
8 Grange Road, Bermondsey, South East London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8987337
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4140906
August 1914 - 1920
1914
service
British Army
Chaplain
Royal Irish Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8987345
19th October 1914
1915
appointments
Assistant Principal Chaplain
Source:4140906
1915 - 1920
1953
death
Not War Related
Hastings Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:4140906
Source:8987338
1953
awards
Legion d'Honeur
Other War Service Award
Source:4140906
awards
Order of St Michael and St George - CMG
Other Civilian Service Award
Source:8987346
awards
Portuguese Order of Christ
Other War Service Award
Source:4140906
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bernard Stephen |
| Initials | BS |
| Last Name | Rawlinson |
| Source | 4140906 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Grange Road, Bermondsey, South East London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| St Benedict's Roman Catholic College, Stratton, Downside, Midsomer Norton, Somerset | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| St Gregory's College, Stratton, Downside, Midsomer Norton, Somerset | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Irish Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Chaplain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Legion d'Honeur | Other War Service Award | |
| Order of St Michael and St George - CMG | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| Portuguese Order of Christ | Other War Service Award |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
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Grange Road, Bermondsey, London8, Grange Road, Bermondsey, South East London, where Bernard Stephen Rawlinson was living at the time of the 1911 censusContributed by:
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Downside School, Stratton, Downside, SomersetDownside School, Stratton, Downside, Somerset, where Bernard Stephen Rawlinson lived and studied in the 1880's and 90'sContributed by:
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Hastings in the 1950sHastings in the 1950s. Bernard Stephen Rawlinson died in the Hastings area in 1953Contributed by:
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One of the ditches occupied by RIRgt at Le PillyOne of the ditches which were occupied by the Royal Irish Regiment at Le Pilly on 19th/20th October 1914 and where they were surrounded and eventually wiped out.Contributed by:
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Rue du Pilly, Herlies, Pas de CalaisRue du Pilly, Herlies, Pas de Calais, where the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment met its destructionContributed by:
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The station where the wounded were treatedThe station building in Le Pilly where Lieutenant Jackson of the RAMC tended to the wounded after the battalion had been overwhelmed.Contributed by:
Patrick63223 -
Map of the actions at Le Riez and Le PillyMap of the actions at Le Riez and Le Pilly from The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment, Vol. II (drawn by Major St.Leger)Contributed by:
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Le Touret MemorialThe Le Touret Memorial commemorates those who fell and have no known grave. It was designed by John Reginald Truelove and unveiled by the British Ambassador to France, Lord Tyrrell on 22nd March 1930. The soldiers of the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment are to be found on panels 11 and 12.Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The Memorial to the Royal Irish Regiment at Mons overlooks the ground on which the 2nd Battalion fought on the 23rd August 1914. It was unveiled by Lord Ypres on 11th November 1923.Contributed by:
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2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons.The plaque at the base of the Mons memorial to the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment. The memorial was unveiled on 11th November 1923 at La Bascule crossroads.Contributed by:
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The Mons monument being unveiled in 1923The Mons monument being unveiled in November 1923. The Reverend B.S. Rawlinson was present at the unveiling and dedicated the memorial in his capacity as former chaplin of the Regiment.Contributed by:
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Colonel B S Rawlinson OSB CMGHalf length portrait of Colonel B S Rawlinson OSB CMG, Unit: Chaplain to the Forces.
Contributed by:
Yvonne27542
Communities
Communities
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2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914More about 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment from August to October 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Patrick63223 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Patrick63223 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Campaigns and History of the Royal Irish Regiment Vol.II from 1900 to 1922 | Patrick63223 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawlinson with medals | Steven4877 | |
| Grange Road, Bermondsey, London | Patrick63223 | |
| London circa 1865 | Patrick63223 | |
| Downside School, Stratton, Downside, Somerset | Patrick63223 | |
| Royal Irish Regiment Cap Badge | Patrick63223 | |
| Hastings in the 1950s | Patrick63223 | |
| One of the ditches occupied by RIRgt at Le Pilly | Patrick63223 | |
| Rue du Pilly, Herlies, Pas de Calais | Patrick63223 | |
| The station where the wounded were treated | Patrick63223 | |
| Map of the actions at Le Riez and Le Pilly | Patrick63223 | |
| Le Touret Memorial | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| 2nd Battalion R.I.Rgt. Memorial, Mons. | Patrick63223 | |
| The Mons monument being unveiled in 1923 | Patrick63223 | |
| Colonel B S Rawlinson OSB CMG | Yvonne27542 |
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