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We remember Thomas Wilson
We remember Thomas Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
United Kingdom
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1894
service
British Army
Private
24117
East Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
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location
10, Greenbank St., Cloughfold, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
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1917
death
Not War Related
"found dead the following morning, as a result of suffocation from fumes."
Pas de Calais
France
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Source:9131513
5th February 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Joint Grave
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 4819856 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Greenbank St., Cloughfold, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 24117 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ann | mother | ||
| William Henry Wilson | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialThomas Wilson 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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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeThomas Wilson was on strength of the 2nd Battalion at the time of his death. (CWGC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Thomas Wilson 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. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Corporation Tramways (IWM Ref: 63065 - 7 died and 40 served and returned)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Rawtenstall Corporation Tramways (IWM Ref: 63065 - 7 died and 40 served and returned)
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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: Base SectionsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base Sections
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Accidental DeathsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Accidental Deaths
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale Free Press - 17th February 1917 | Ian105013 | |
| Private John Wright | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| CWGC Image - Grave | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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