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We remember John Richard Thoburn
We remember John Richard Thoburn
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
location
Hargreaves Street, Lumb
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9229331
1891
1901
employment
Cotton Piecer
Source:9229332
1901
1901
location
833 Brook Terrace, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9229332
1901
1911
location
2 Turnhill Dean, Lumb
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9229334
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9475772
marriage
Mary Chamley
Source:9475772
service
British Army
Private
17269
East Lancashire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:7437932
location
10 Elizabeth St., Whitewell Bottom. Waterfoot. Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7437932
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7437932
Source:9475772
7th August 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7437932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Richard |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Thoburn |
| Source | 7437932 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Elizabeth St., Whitewell Bottom. Waterfoot. Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| 2 Turnhill Dean, Lumb | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 833 Brook Terrace, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Hargreaves Street, Lumb | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17269 | East Lancashire Regiment | 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Elizabeth | mother | ||
| William Thoburn | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Chamley | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn Richard Thoburn 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 badgeServing in the 8th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Thoburn for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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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 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Anne23518 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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