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We remember Fred Bradley
We remember Fred Bradley
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Lucy Ellen Bradley
Source:9150125
1894
1895
sibling
Betsy Bradley
Source:9150125
1895
1897
sibling
Ronald Bradley
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1897
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
Pas de Calais
France
Commemorated on Panel 41.A
Source:8874647
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Bradley |
| Source | 459591 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26637 | Training Reserve | 63rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 64242 | Welch Regiment | 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Foster Bradley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Ellen Bradley | sister | 1894 | |
| Betsy Bradley | sister | 1895 | |
| Ronald Bradley | brother | 1897 | |
| Mary Ann Bradley | sister | 1901 | |
| James Bradley | brother | 1903 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-10-23 | Unitarian |
Media
Media
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial WindowThe 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 - MemorialFred 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.Contributed by:
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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".Contributed by:
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Welch Regiment cap badgeWe are told that Fred Bradley was serving with the 2nd Battalion Welch Regiment at the time of his death.
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Bethlehem Unitarian Church CalenderNumber 120 dated December 1918 - Fred BradleyContributed by:
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Fred Bradley (and mention of his brother)Rossendale Free Press - 16th November 1918.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (LOST: IWM Ref: 51494 - 27 names) and Churchyard Burials (x2*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (LOST: IWM Ref: 51494 - 27 names) and Churchyard Burials (x2*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian Roll of Honour, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (27 died + 83 named as served)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Unitarian Roll of Honour, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (27 died + 83 named as served)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Sir Henry Trickett Memorial Ground, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18677 - 44 surname/forename)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Sir Henry Trickett Memorial Ground, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18677 - 44 surname/forename)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear 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 | |
| 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
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Unitarian Church - War Memorial Window | Ian105013 | |
| Brother - Private Ronald Bradley | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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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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