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We remember Edward Woodworth
We remember Edward Woodworth
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1901
employment
Labourer Calico Printworks
Source:9587593
1901
1901
location
6 Driver Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9587593
1901
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:4874526
20th June 1915
service
British Army
Private
6633
East Lancashire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7279427
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:7279427
Source:9636193
12th July 1915
burial
Turkey
Sp. Mem. C. 410.
Source:7279427
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Woodworth |
| Source | 4874526 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Driver Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6633 | East Lancashire Regiment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | mother | ||
| Edward Woodworth | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialEdward Woodworth 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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Rossendale Free Press - 11th September 1915Edward Woodworth "Rossendale Heroes Who Have Fallen"Contributed by:
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Edward Woodworth for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Waste Bleachers Limited, Holme Mill, Rawtenstall Roll of Honour (13 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Waste Bleachers Limited, Holme Mill, Rawtenstall Roll of Honour (13 names)
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Manchester employers Roll of Honour 1914-1916 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale Free Press - 11th September 1915 | Ian105013 | |
| ELR cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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