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We remember Richard Uttley
We remember Richard Uttley
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
employment
Cotton Weaver
Source:8610546
1911
1911
location
2 Laneside Farm, Crawshawbooth, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8610546
1911
1914
enlistment
Accrington, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9344953
22nd September 1914
1916
dates
Age 22
Source:9265217
1st July 1916
service
British Army
Private
15832
East Lancashire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:9316060
1916
death
Killed in Action
Serre
France
Source:7264424
Source:9316060
Source:9265217
1st July 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
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France
C. 40.
Source:7264424
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Uttley |
| Source | 4543833 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Laneside Farm, Crawshawbooth, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15832 | East Lancashire Regiment | 11th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ann | mother | ||
| James Albert Uttley | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialRichard Uttley 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".
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Richard Uttley's CWGC headstone.Pvt. Richard Uttley's CWGC headstone taken in May 2018.Contributed by:
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Army Cadet laying a wreath for Richard Uttley.An Army cadet from Haslingden ACF lays a wreath on behalf of the family of Richard Uttley, an Accrington Pal who fell on July 1st. 1916. This cadet lived within a few hundred yards of where Richard had lived before he enlisted.Contributed by:
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Pvt. Richard UttleyPvt. Richard Uttley, 11th. Service Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (The Accrington Pals)...
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Richard Uttley for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 11th Battalion at time of death (CWGC/SDGW Records)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Officers and Men of the Accrington Pals Died 1/7/1916More about Officers and Men of the Accrington Pals Died 1/7/1916
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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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
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Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”More about Borough of Rawtenstall: “Roll of Honour for Loveclough, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge 1914 -1918”
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanna19174 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Richard Uttley | Ian105013 | |
| "Accrington Pals" | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Richard Uttley's CWGC headstone. | Martin133945 | |
| Army Cadet laying a wreath for Richard Uttley. | Martin133945 | |
| Pvt. Richard Uttley | Martin133945 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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