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We remember Louis Warwick
We remember Louis Warwick
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1900
sibling
Hilda Warwick
Source:9456977
1900
1901
location
463 Fox Denton Lane, Chadderton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9456977
1901
1904
sibling
George Warwick
Source:9456980
1904
1906
sibling
Eva Warwick
Source:9456980
1906
1911
location
8 Buxton Street, Morecambe
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9456980
1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:4635990
14th February 1915
enlistment
Morecambe
United Kingdom
Source:9456840
service
British Army
Private
T5/1621
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
1/5th Battalion
Source:9456840
1915
death
Killed in Action
CWGC Records state 8 May 1915.
Source:9009629
Source:9456840
9th May 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 12.
Source:9456841
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Louis |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Warwick |
| Source | 4635990 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 463 Fox Denton Lane, Chadderton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 8 Buxton Street, Morecambe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T5/1621 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 1/5th 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Albert Warwick | father | ||
| Annie Jane Pritchard | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Warwick | sister | 1900 | |
| Eva Warwick | sister | 1906 | |
| George Warwick | brother | 1904 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialLouis Warwick 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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King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badgeServing in 1/5th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Louis Warwick for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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