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We remember Thomas Stringer
We remember Thomas Stringer
Timeline
Timeline
1888
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
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marriage
Alice A. Stringer
Source:7069127
service
British Army
Private
32114
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Source:4303107
service
British Army
Private
40557
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:9289266
location
6, Gilbert St., Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7069127
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7069127
Source:9289266
19th May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Bay 6.
Source:7069127
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Stringer |
| Source | 4303107 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Gilbert St., Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 32114 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 40557 | South Wales Borderers | 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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice A. Stringer | wife |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialThomas Stringer 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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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Thomas Stringer for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Bethseda United Methodist War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 13230 - 13 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Bethseda United Methodist War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 13230 - 13 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Sir Henry Trickett Memorial Ground, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18677 - 44 surname/forename)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Sir Henry Trickett Memorial Ground, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18677 - 44 surname/forename)
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| SWB cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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