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We remember Tom Halstead
We remember Tom Halstead
Timeline
Timeline
enlistment
Haslingden, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9296447
service
British Army
Private
3057
East Lancashire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:5276450
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:5276450
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7279053
1st September 1915
burial
Source:7279053
sibling
Walter Halstead
Source:9013121
sibling
Mary Halstead
Source:9013121
sibling
Richard Halstead
Source:9013121
sibling
Frank Halstead
Source:9013121
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Tom |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Halstead |
| Source | 5276450 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3057 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1/5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Courtney | mother | ||
| Thomas Halstead | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Halstead | brother | ||
| Mary Halstead | sister | ||
| Richard Halstead | brother | ||
| Frank Halstead | brother |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-01 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialTom Halstead 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 Lanacshire Regiment cap badgeTom Halstead was serving in 1/5th Battalion at the time of his death.
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Tom Halstead for service in the Great War.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James the Less (RC) War Memorial (25 forename/surname/age) and Rawtenstall Municipal Cemetery (RC Burials x 6 - see Note 7 below)
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Craven's Part in The Great War | Ian105013 | |
| St James the Less, Rawtenstall, Memorial Project | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| East Lanacshire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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