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We remember Tom Brighty
We remember Tom Brighty
Timeline
Timeline
1898
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9169285
service
British Army
Private
85730
Machine Gun Corps
Source:500914
service
British Army
Private
85730
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)
154th Coy. 33rd Bn.
Source:7112119
location
35, Highfield Rd., South Shore, Blackpool.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7112119
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7112119
Source:9169285
16th April 1918
burial
Nord
Map Ref: X.15.c.0.7
France
III. G. 743.
Source:7112119
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tom |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Brighty |
| Source | 500914 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35, Highfield Rd., South Shore, Blackpool. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 85730 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 85730 | Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) | 154th Coy. 33rd Bn. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah A. | mother | ||
| Thomas Brighty | father |
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialTom Brighty 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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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Tom Brighty for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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MGC cap badgeTom Brighty was serving in 154th Coy. 33rd Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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Recorded as "Breghty"Borough of Rawtenstall, Rawtenstall. Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Lumb Baptist War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 74189 - 13 rank/names/date) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Lumb Baptist War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 74189 - 13 rank/names/date) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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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 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| MGC cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Recorded as "Breghty" | Ian105013 |
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