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We remember Richard Smith
We remember Richard Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1898
enlistment
Haslingden, Lancs
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Corporal
18454
East Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion.
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location
44, Burnley Rd., Rawtenstall, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7500729
1917
death
Killed in Action
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11th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 6.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4160235 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Burnley Rd., Rawtenstall, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18454 | East Lancashire Regiment | 8th Battalion. | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Alice | mother | ||
| George Smith | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialRichard Smith 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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Longholme Methodist Church Memorial, RawtenstallRichard Smith is also commemorated on this memorial “In Grateful and Loving Memory of the Lads of our Sunday School who fell in the Great War 1914-1919”Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 8th Battalion at time of death (SDGW records).
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Richard Smith for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| "Missing soldier from Great War finally found" | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Methodist Church Memorial, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Methodist Chapel Memorial, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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