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We remember Gordon Whittaker
We remember Gordon Whittaker
Timeline
Timeline
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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19th April 1915 - 30th July 1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
R/8408
King's Royal Rifle Corps
8th Battalion
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1915
death
Killed in Action
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30th July 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Gordon |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Whittaker |
| Source | 4721327 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R/8408 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 8th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
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 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialGordon Whittaker is also commemorated on this memorial. The 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 dedication reads “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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KRRC cap badgeGordon Whittaker was serving in the 8th Battalion at the time of his death.
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Gordon Whittaker for service in the Great WarContributed by:
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Family GravestoneFamily Gravestone at Providence United Methodist Free Church, Loveclough, also recording Gordon Whittaker.Contributed by:
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Providence United Methodist Free ChurchDetail at base of War Memorial showing Dedication and NamesContributed by:
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FURTHER RESEARCH - Letter from Gordon WhittakerA local Bantam Battalion recruiting poster in the Rossendale Free Press of early 1915 ...... note directly below "RACY LETTER FROM PRIVATE GORDON WHITTAKER - A RECRUITING APPEAL"Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Providence United Methodist Free Church War Memorial, Loveclough. (IWM Ref: 10549/63024 - 9 names) and Churchyard Burials (x2*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Providence United Methodist Free Church War Memorial, Loveclough. (IWM Ref: 10549/63024 - 9 names) and Churchyard Burials (x2*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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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 |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| KRRC cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Family Gravestone | Ian105013 | |
| Providence United Methodist Free Church | Ian105013 | |
| FURTHER RESEARCH - Letter from Gordon Whittaker | Ian105013 |
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