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We remember Edward Bradford
We remember Edward Bradford
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1907
children
Ellen Ann Bradford
Source:9382914
1907
1907
marriage
Betty Bradford
Source:9382914
1907 - 14th December 1914
1910
children
Edward Bradford
Source:9382914
1910
1911
employment
Cotton Sampler
Source:9382914
1911
1911
location
12 B(ac)k Ormerod Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9382914
1911
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:457501
23rd November 1914
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:7206174
14th December 1914
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9382908
marriage
.
Source:9382914
service
British Army
Private
6449
East Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7206174
location
17 Greenfield St., Rawtenstall, Manchester.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7206174
1914
death
Died of wounds
Source:7206174
Source:9382908
14th December 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
D.4
Source:7206174
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Bradford |
| Source | 457501 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 B(ac)k Ormerod Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 17 Greenfield St., Rawtenstall, Manchester. | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6449 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ann Bradford | daughter | 1907 | |
| Edward Bradford | son | 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Bradford | wife | 1907 | |
| . | wife |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialEdward Bradford 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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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeEdward Bradford was serving in the 1st Battalion at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Edward Bradford for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
Ian105013
Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Cricket Club (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Cricket Club (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front 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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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