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We remember William Stott
We remember William Stott
Timeline
Timeline
1916
dates
Age 29
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24th July 1916
1916
location
Holme Terrace, Reedsholme
United Kingdom
Source:7448968
24th July 1916
enlistment
Rawtenstall. Lancashire. England.
United Kingdom
Source:8590569
service
British Army
Private
S/12171
Seaforth Highlanders
1st. Battalion
Source:7448968
1916
death
Unknown
Listed as 'Died'
Source:7448968
Source:8590569
24th July 1916
burial
Bombay (Sewri) Cemetery. Grave 10.B.1
India
Face E
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Stott |
| Source | 4293498 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Terrace, Reedsholme | United Kingdom | known 24th July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/12171 | Seaforth Highlanders | 1st. Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Rawtenstall Municipal War MemorialWilliam Stott 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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Holme TerraceHolme Terrace, Reedsholme, Rossendale. William Stott's home streetContributed by:
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Seaforth Highlanders cap badgeWilliam Stott was serving in the 1st Battalion when hospitalised.
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HMHS VarelaThe hospital ship 'Varela' ran constantly between Basra and Bombay, a five-day trip. In October of 1915 she had underwent conversion in Bombay to an Indian Expeditionary Force Hospital Ship with 450 beds and served in the Persian Gulf for the Mesopotamian Campaign.Contributed by:
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William Stott for service in the Great WarContributed by:
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"TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF 8432 COMRADES"Seaforth Highlanders War Memorials. These bronze plaques are dotted throughout the Highlands - this particular one is in Tain. William Stott is one of the "8432 Comrades" mentioned.Contributed by:
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Private memorial in Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery…./ ALSO PRIVATE W STOTT SON OF THE ABOVE / WHO DIED AT BOMBAY JULY 24TH 1916 / AGED 24 YEARS /…..Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914 - 1919 | Keith7416 | |
| Rossendale Casualties | Ian105013 | |
| War Memorials Register - Pte. W. Stott | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Holme Terrace | Ian105013 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| HMHS Varela | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| "TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF 8432 COMRADES" | Ian105013 | |
| Private memorial in Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery | Ian105013 |
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