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We remember Peter Timperley
We remember Peter Timperley
Timeline
Timeline
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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25th April 1915 - January 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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March 1916 - 1st July 1916
enlistment
Bury, Lancs
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
80
Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Battalion
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service
British Army
Drummer
80
Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
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1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 3 C and 3 D.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Peter |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Timperley |
| Source | 4453047 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 80 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 80 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Drummer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers ...........formed up in "Hollow Square" at Mailly Maillett some time just before the Battle of The Somme. Peter Timperley is no doubt one of this group.Contributed by:
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Rawtenstall Cemetery War MemorialPeter Timperley 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".Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Paul's (CE) War Memorial, Constable Lee. (IWM Ref: 42474 - 25 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Paul's (CE) War Memorial, Constable Lee. (IWM Ref: 42474 - 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Somme - Roll of Honour 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| MIC | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers | Ian105013 | |
| 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers ...... | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall Cemetery War Memorial | Ian105013 |
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