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We remember Ernest Tiddy
We remember Ernest Tiddy
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
7 Stone Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9393901
1901
1911
employment
Felt Works
Source:9458168
1911
1911
location
7 Stone St, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9458168
1911
enlistment
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:9217472
service
British Army
Private
3547
Cheshire Regiment
1/5th, 3/5th Battalion
Source:9217466
service
British Army
Private
49709
Cheshire Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:9217466
1916
death
Died of wounds
Source:7284406
Source:9217472
3rd November 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7284406
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Tiddy |
| Source | 4445549 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Stone St, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 7 Stone Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3547 | Cheshire Regiment | 1/5th, 3/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 49709 | Cheshire Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| John Tiddy | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialErnest Tiddy 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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Cheshire Regiment cap badgeServing in 9th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Ernest Tiddy for service in the Great War (Service Record)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Cheshire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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