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We remember Harry Wadsworth
We remember Harry Wadsworth
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4568701
27th May 1915
enlistment
Bacup, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9316619
service
British Army
Lance Bombardier
47189
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:4568701
service
British Army
Gunner
47189
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9316619
location
235, Edgeside Lane, Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7183657
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7183657
Source:9316619
23rd September 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
B. 12.
Source:7183657
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Wadsworth |
| Source | 4568701 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235, Edgeside Lane, Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 47189 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lance Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 47189 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Wadsworth | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")
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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| RGA cap badge | Ian105013 |
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