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We remember Francis Tomlinson
We remember Francis Tomlinson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
James Willie Tomlinson
Source:9458115
1896
1898
1901
sibling
Annie Tomlinson
Source:9458115
1901
1906
sibling
Fred Tomlinson
Source:9458115
1906
1911
employment
Worker Doffer
Source:9458115
1911
1911
location
40 The Fold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9458115
1911
enlistment
Halifax, Yorks
United Kingdom
Source:9458098
service
British Army
Private
17564
Devonshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9458098
location
40, Market St., Rawtenstall, Lancs.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7383641
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7383641
Source:9458098
27th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 1 C.
Source:7383641
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Tomlinson |
| Source | 9458115 |
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Source | 9458115 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 The Fold, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 40, Market St., Rawtenstall, Lancs. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17564 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Alice | mother | ||
| Francis Tomlinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Willie Tomlinson | brother | 1896 | |
| Annie Tomlinson | sister | 1901 | |
| Fred Tomlinson | brother | 1906 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialFrank Tomlinson 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".
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Devonshire Regiment cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Frank Tomlinson for service in the Greeat War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left 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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Devonshire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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