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We remember John William Taylor
We remember John William Taylor
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
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12th September 1914
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:9270788
13th October 1914
service
British Army
Private
8357
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9270786
location
12, Scout Holme Terrace, Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270788
1914
death
Killed in Action
Source:9009624
Source:9270786
13th October 1914
burial
Hainaut
Belgium
Panel 2.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John William |
| Initials | JW |
| Last Name | Taylor |
| Source | 9270788 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Scout Holme Terrace, Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8357 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude | mother | ||
| John Taylor | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJohn William 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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King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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14 Star and Clasp, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Taylor for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Bethseda United Methodist War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 13230 - 13 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Bethseda United Methodist War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 13230 - 13 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Anne's (CE) Church and Parish War Memorial, Edgeside. (IWM Ref: 42520 - 57 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St Anne's (CE) Church and Parish Roll of Honour, Edgeside. (82 ranks/names/units that "Gave Their Services")
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base SectionsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base Sections
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14 Star and Clasp, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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