Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember George Tolworthy
We remember George Tolworthy
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Mary Ann Tolworthy
Source:9496526
1888
1894
1896
sibling
James Tolworthy
Source:9496526
1896
1898
sibling
Elizabeth Tolworthy
Source:9496526
1898
1901
location
7 Cobden Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9496526
1901
1911
employment
Mill Hand
Source:9496533
1911
1911
location
7 Cobden Street, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9496533
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9239170
service
British Army
Private
4922
Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:4465209
service
British Army
Private
140147
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4465209
service
British Army
Private
140147
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
Source:7107479
1918
death
Died of wounds
Source:7107479
Source:9239170
28th March 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
IX. A. 18.
Source:7107479
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Tolworthy |
| Source | 4465209 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cobden Street, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 7 Cobden Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4922 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 140147 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 140147 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | mother | ||
| James H. Tolworthy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Tolworthy | sister | 1888 | |
| James Tolworthy | brother | 1896 | |
| Elizabeth Tolworthy | sister | 1898 |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGeorge Tolworthy 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".
Contributed by:
Ian105013 -
MGC cap badgeServing in 55th Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) at time of death (CWGC Records)
Contributed by:
Ian105013 -
BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to George Tolworthy for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
-
Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)
-
Borough of Rawtenstall: Sir Henry Trickett Memorial Ground, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18677 - 44 surname/forename)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Sir Henry Trickett Memorial Ground, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18677 - 44 surname/forename)
-
Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
-
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
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
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 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale Free Press - Group tracks down relatives of war hero | Ian105013 | |
| Brother - James Tolworthy | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| MGC cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
