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We remember Percy Ellis
We remember Percy Ellis
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Source:7703609
4th February 1893
1916
enlistment
Source:7703609
17th January 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
1611
Royal Marine Artillery
Howitzer Battery
Source:8961100
17th January 1916 - 10th July 1918
1918
death
Source:8961100
10th July 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Percy |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Ellis |
| Source | 7703609 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 1611 | Royal Marine Artillery | Howitzer Battery | Gunner |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialPercy Ellis 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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Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 |
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