We remember Fred Bradley

We remember Fred Bradley

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Timeline

Timeline

 
1894
sibling Lucy Ellen Bradley Source:9150125 1894
1895
sibling Betsy Bradley Source:9150125 1895
1897
sibling Ronald Bradley Source:9150125 1897
1899
birth Waterfoot, Lancashire United Kingdom Source:9150125 1899
1901
sibling Mary Ann Bradley Source:9150125 1901
1901
location 27 Hugh Mill, Waterfoot United Kingdom parents address Source:9150125 1901
1903
sibling James Bradley Source:9504001 1903
1911
employment Slipper Works Paster Source:9504001 1911
1911
location 13 West St Waterfoot, Waterfoot United Kingdom parents address Source:9504001 1911
1917
service British Army Private 26637 Training Reserve 63rd Battalion Source:9504023 1917
1918
service British Army Private 64242 Welch Regiment 2nd Battalion Source:9504023 23rd October 1918
1918
death France Source:7068598 Source:8874646 23rd October 1918
burial Vis-En-Artois Memorial CWGC Cemetery/Memorial Pas de Calais France Commemorated on Panel 41.A Source:8874647

Details

Details

Names
TypeName
First Names Fred
Initials F
Last Name Bradley
Source 459591
Gender
GenderSource
Male
Locations
AddressCountryTypeDateSource
13 West St Waterfoot, Waterfoot United Kingdom parents address known 1911
27 Hugh Mill, Waterfoot United Kingdom parents address known 1901
Contribution

Military Service

Military Service
ServiceNumberUnitSectionRankSource
British Army 26637 Training Reserve 63rd Battalion Private
British Army 64242 Welch Regiment 2nd Battalion Private
Awards
AwardTypeSource
British War Medal First World War Campaign/Service Medal
Victory Medal First World War Campaign/Service Medal
Family
Parents
NameRelationshipDatesSource
Mary Ann mother
Foster Bradley father
Siblings
NameRelationshipDatesSource
Lucy Ellen Bradley sister 1894
Betsy Bradley sister 1895
Ronald Bradley brother 1897
Mary Ann Bradley sister 1901
James Bradley brother 1903
Religion
DateReligionSource
1918-10-23 Unitarian

Media

Media

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  • Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window
    The Window was placed at the north end of the Church in devout and grateful memory of the twenty seven brave and gallant men from this Church and School who lost their lives in the great European War of 1914-1918, namely: Fred Ashworth John W. Hitchen Fred Scholes John B. Ashworth James Heys Harry Scholes Ronald Bradley Jesse Lord Hubert Scholes Fred Bradley James McMurray George Taylor Ralph Bridge Edgar Plane Joseph Taylor William E. Crawshaw Fred Ridehalgh Fred Taylor Wilfred Crowther William R. Ridehalgh Richard H. Taylor Joseph Davidson Charles W. Rayner Albert Woodhead Percy Horsfield Silvester Redman Robert Whittaker The Memorial Window. "Lest we Forget." The Dedication and Unveiling Ceremony was performed on Saturday 19th March 1921. The Church was demolished in April 1987 and it is presumed that the Memorial was lost at that time.

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  • Bethlehem Unitarian Church - Memorial
    Fred Bradley is also commemorated on this framed memorial. The upper section of the Memorial records the names the 27 Members of the Congregation of Bethlehem Unitarian Church, Newchurch-in-Rossendale who gave their lives in the Great War. The lower section records the names of the 83 other Members of the Congregation who served and returned.

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  • Rawtenstall War Memorial (photo: LFHHS 2000)
    Fred Bradley 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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  • BWM and Victory Medal
    Medal Index Card

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  • Welch Regiment cap badge
    We are told that Fred Bradley was serving with the 2nd Battalion Welch Regiment at the time of his death.

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  • IWGC Cemetery Register

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  • IWGC Vis-en-Artois Memorial
    Panel List Stone 41.a

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  • Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender
    Number 120 dated December 1918 - Fred Bradley

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  • Fred Bradley (and mention of his brother)
    Rossendale Free Press - 16th November 1918.

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Communities

Communities

Evidence

Evidence

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Official Records

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Medal Index Card
Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Imperial1
Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription Ian105013
British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription Ian105013
1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription Ian105013
1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription Ian105013
British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription Ian105013

External Evidence

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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window Ian105013
Brother - Private Ronald Bradley Ian105013

Multimedia

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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window Ian105013
Bethlehem Unitarian Church - Memorial Ian105013
Rawtenstall War Memorial (photo: LFHHS 2000) Ian105013
BWM and Victory Medal Ian105013
Welch Regiment cap badge Ian105013
IWGC Cemetery Register Ian105013
IWGC Vis-en-Artois Memorial Ian105013
Bethlehem Unitarian Church Calender Ian105013
Fred Bradley (and mention of his brother) Ian105013

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