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We remember Arthur Taylor
We remember Arthur Taylor
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1901
location
54 Church Street, Newchurch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9260175
1901
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9116473
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
202186
East Lancashire Regiment
2/4th Battalion
Source:9116473
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:9116473
9th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 77 to 79 and 163A
Source:9116481
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Taylor |
| Source | 4362769 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Church Street, Newchurch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 202186 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2/4th Battalion | Lance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | mother | ||
| James William Ashworth | father |
Media
Media
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeArthur Taylor was serving in 2/4th Battalion at the time of his death.
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialArthur Taylor 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".Contributed by:
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Arthur Taylor for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Church War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (36 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Church War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (36 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base SectionsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base Sections
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Records | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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