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We remember John James Taylor
We remember John James Taylor
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
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enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Private
S/12169
Seaforth Highlanders
1st Battalion
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1916
death
Killed in Action
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8th September 1916
burial
Iraq
Panel 37 and 64.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John James |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Taylor |
| Source | 9005840 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/12169 | Seaforth Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn Taylor 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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Seaforth Highlanders cap badgeJohn James Taylor was serving in the 1st Battalion at the time of his death
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Taylor for service in the Great WarContributed by:
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"TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF 8432 COMRADES"Seaforth Highlanders War Memorials. These bronze plaques are dotted throughout the Highlands - this particular one is in Tain. John Taylor is one of the "8432 Comrades" mentioned.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Rossendale United Football Club (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Rossendale United Football Club (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Lord Street (Sunnyside) Primitive Methodist Church and Sunday School, Crawshawbooth. War Memorial (IWM Ref: 63010 - 8 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Lord Street (Sunnyside) Primitive Methodist Church and Sunday School, Crawshawbooth. War Memorial (IWM Ref: 63010 - 8 names)
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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) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale Free Press - 7th October 1916 | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Seaforth Highlanders cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| "TO THE UNDYING MEMORY OF 8432 COMRADES" | Ian105013 |
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