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We remember James William Tomlinson
We remember James William Tomlinson
Timeline
Timeline
1917
dates
Age 35
Source:9251812
8th October 1917
marriage
Sarah Jane Tomlinson
Source:9251812
service
British Army
Private
277596
Manchester Regiment
2/7th Battalion.
Source:9251774
location
10, Higher Tunstead, Stacksteads, Bacup, Lancs.
United Kingdom
Source:9251812
1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:9251774
8th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 120 to 124 and 162 to 162A and 163A.
Source:9251812
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Tomlinson |
| Source | 9251774 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Higher Tunstead, Stacksteads, Bacup, Lancs. | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 277596 | Manchester Regiment | 2/7th Battalion. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Tomlinson | wife |
Media
Media
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Manchester Regiment cap badgeServing in 2/7th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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Rawtenstall Municipal War memorialJames William 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".Contributed by:
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to James Tomlinson for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Records | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall Municipal War memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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