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We remember Edward Lonsdale
We remember Edward Lonsdale
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1918
dates
Age 27
Source:7097253
18th June 1918
marriage
Annie Lonsdale
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service
British Army
Gunner
180837
Royal Garrison Artillery
177th Siege Bty.
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location
2, Lockgate, Haslingden.
United Kingdom
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1918
death
"Died" SDGW Records
Source:7097253
Source:9249459
18th June 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. A. 42.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Lonsdale |
| Source | 5419949 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Lockgate, Haslingden. | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 180837 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 177th Siege Bty. | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| John J. Lonsdale | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Lonsdale | wife |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialEdward Lonsdale 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 Edward Lonsdale for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 | |
| RGA cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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