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We remember Giles Herbert Alston
We remember Giles Herbert Alston
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Thomas Alston
Source:9140439
1878
1882
sibling
Mary Jane Alston
Source:9140439
1882
1884
sibling
Alice Alston
Source:9140439
1884
1886
sibling
Dora Alston
Source:9140439
1886
1890
birth
Ewell Vale, Edenfield, Ramsbottom
United Kingdom
Source:7685071
Source:9140440
21st January 1890
1901
location
275 Hardsough Terrace, Ramsbottom
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9140439
1901
1911
employment
Frelling Miller
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9140440
1911
1911
location
1 The Holme, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9140440
1911
1916
employment
Labourer, Woollen Mill
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:7685071
11th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:7685071
11th February 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Private
1410 S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
1st RM Battalion
Source:7685071
26th September 1916 - 26th October 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:8885428
Source:7685071
26th October 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
No known grave - commemorated on Panel 1 and 162A
Source:8885428
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Giles Herbert |
| Initials | GH |
| Last Name | Alston |
| Source | 7685071 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Holme, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 275 Hardsough Terrace, Ramsbottom | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 1410 S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | 1st RM Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Alston | father | ||
| Susannah | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alston | brother | 1878 | |
| Mary Jane Alston | sister | 1882 | |
| Alice Alston | sister | 1884 | |
| Dora Alston | sister | 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-11 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-11 | Baptist |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery War MemorialGiles Herbert Alston 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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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Giles Herbert Alston for service in the Great War (RM Medal Roll)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Royal Marine Light Infantry on the Tyne Cot MemorialMore about Royal Marine Light Infantry on the Tyne Cot Memorial
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Naval Division 1914-1918 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| RMLI Cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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