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We remember Fred Stott
We remember Fred Stott
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Haslingdon, Lancashire, England.
United Kingdom
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Source:6654539
2nd September 1894
1915
employment
Weaver
Alliance Mill
Baxenden
United Kingdom
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4th September 1915
1915
marriage
Ellen Feathers
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4th September 1915 - 4th December 1917
1916
enlistment
Preston. Lancashire.
United Kingdom
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7th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
28311
East Lancashire Regiment.
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7th August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
45118
Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers)
2nd Battalion
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27th December 1916 - 4th December 1917
1917
dates
Age 23
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4th December 1917
location
7. Bridge Houses. Baxenden.
United Kingdom
parents address
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1917
death
Killed in Action
Israel and Palestine including Gaza
Israel
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4th December 1917
burial
Israel and Palestine including Gaza
Israel
N. 6.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Stott |
| Source | 4292581 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7. Bridge Houses. Baxenden. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28311 | East Lancashire Regiment. | Private | ||
| British Army | 45118 | Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) | 2nd Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Whitham | mother | ||
| James Robert Stott | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Feathers | wife | 4th September 1915 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialFred Stott is also commemorated on this memorial. The 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 dedication reads “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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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeInitially served as 28311 in East Lancashire RegimentContributed by:
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Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers)Serving in D Company, 2nd Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Fred Stott for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front 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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| Ireland, Casualties of World War 1, 1914 - 1922 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| UK Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914 - 1919 | Keith7416 | |
| Haslingden War Heroes - Fred Stott | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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