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We remember Joseph Caygill
We remember Joseph Caygill
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Private
242020
Royal Lancaster Regiment
2nd/5th Battalion
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1917
death
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28th October 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
VIII. I. 85.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Caygill |
| Source | 757683 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 242020 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | 2nd/5th 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 MemorialJoseph Caygill 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 Joseph Caygill for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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King's Owm (Royal Lancaster Regiment)King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Serving in 2/5th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Cowpe Village and Sunday School War MemorialCowpe Village and Sunday School War Memorial - showing detail of namesContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Hareholme Primitive Methodist Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63004 - 10 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: Cowpe Village and Sunday School War Memorial Cross and Gates, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18699 - 24 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Cowpe Village and Sunday School War Memorial Cross and Gates, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 18699 - 24 names)
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| CWGC Records | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| King's Owm (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | Ian105013 | |
| Cowpe Village and Sunday School War Memorial | Ian105013 |
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