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We remember Wilfred Todd
We remember Wilfred Todd
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1918
dates
Age 20
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1918
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancashire.
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
42155
Manchester Regiment
2nd/5th Battalion.
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location
1034 Burnley Road Lumb Rossendale Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1918
death
Killed in Action
Died during the Battle For Manchester Hill.
St Quentin The Somme.
France
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21st March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Panel 64 to 67.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Todd |
| Source | 4462664 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1034 Burnley Road Lumb Rossendale Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42155 | Manchester Regiment | 2nd/5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Todd | mother | ||
| Richard Todd | father |
Media
Media
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Pozieres Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Private Wilfred Todd.At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.Contributed by:
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilfred Todd 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:
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Wilfred Todd for service in the Great WarContributed by:
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Manchester Regiment cap badgeWilfred Todd was serving in 2/5th Battalion at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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The Battle For Manchester Hill St Quentin, March 1918.More about The Battle For Manchester Hill St Quentin, March 1918.
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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) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front 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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 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 |
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| Manchester Hill. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Pozieres Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Private Wilfred Todd. | Desmond1478 | |
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Pozieres Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Manchester Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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