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We remember Thomas Abraham Tattersall
We remember Thomas Abraham Tattersall
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1918
service
British Army
Private
203740
East Lancashire Regiment
1st/5th Bn.
Source:7045466
30th August 1918
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9239162
marriage
Martha Annie Tattersall
Source:7045466
location
3, Prospect Terrace, Stacksteads, Bacup,
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7045466
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7045466
Source:9239162
30th August 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7045466
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Abraham |
| Initials | TA |
| Last Name | Tattersall |
| Source | 9239162 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Prospect Terrace, Stacksteads, Bacup, | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 203740 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st/5th Bn. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judith | mother | ||
| Thomas Tattersall | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Annie Tattersall | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialThomas Tattersall 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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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1/5th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Thomas tattersall for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Kay Street Baptist Church, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 63027 - 7 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Kay Street Baptist Church, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 63027 - 7 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EXTERNAL REFERENCE: LFHHS (Rossendale Branch) – Rawtenstall Municipal War Memorial. | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall War Memorial | Ian105013 |
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