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We remember James Albert Wilkinson
We remember James Albert Wilkinson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:4756800
25th April 1915
service
British Army
Private
1617
Lancashire Fusiliers
2/6th Battalion.
Source:9237206
1917
death
Killed in Action
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7467987
Source:9237206
9th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 54 to 60 and 163A
Source:7467987
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Albert |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Wilkinson |
| Source | 7467987 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1617 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 2/6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty | mother | ||
| Joshua Wilkinson | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Wilkinson 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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Lancashire Fusiliers cap badgeServing in 2/6th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records) .
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to James Wilkinson for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Hareholme Primitive Methodist Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63004 - 10 names)
Borough of Rawtenstall: Hareholme Primitive Methodist Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63004 - 10 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Hareholme Primitive Methodist Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63004 - 10 names) -
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) - 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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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