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We remember Wilfred Tiddy
We remember Wilfred Tiddy
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
John Tiddy
Source:9458151
1878
1892
sibling
Albert Tiddy
Source:9458151
1892
1897
1899
sibling
Alberta Tiddy
Source:9458151
1899
1911
employment
Ankle Stray Works
Source:9458151
1911
1911
location
7 Stone St, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9458151
1911
enlistment
Blackburn, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9391752
service
British Army
Private
203851
East Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion.
Source:9391752
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7520514
Source:9391752
2nd April 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7520514
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Tiddy |
| Source | 4445567 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Stone St, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 203851 | East Lancashire Regiment | 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Tiddy | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Tiddy | brother | 1878 | |
| Albert Tiddy | brother | 1892 | |
| Alberta Tiddy | sister | 1899 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilfred 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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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 2nd Battalion at time of death (SDGW records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Wilfred Tiddy 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. 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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall Municipal War memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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