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We remember Robinson Whittaker
We remember Robinson Whittaker
Timeline
Timeline
1892
service
British Army
Private
28418
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:9269250
service
British Army
Private
36679
Leicestershire Regiment
8th Battalion
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1917
death
Killed in Action
Source:7402234
Source:9269250
3rd May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7402234
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robinson |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Whittaker |
| Source | 4722385 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28418 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 36679 | Leicestershire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialRobinson 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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Leicestershire Regiment cap badgeServing in 8th Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Robinson Whittaker for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base SectionsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base Sections
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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Leicestershire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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