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We remember James Albert Sutcliffe
We remember James Albert Sutcliffe
Timeline
Timeline
1917
service
British Army
Private
64337
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
5th Garrison Battalion.
Source:8873560
May 1917
service
British Army
Private
75628
Liverpool Regiment
Source:8873560
1917
death
Not War Related
"drowned by falling into Barrow Dock, where he was on duty" Rossendale Free Press
Barrow Docks
United Kingdom
Source:8873560
Source:8873561
18th May 1917
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Spec. Mem. (Old Ground. 496.).
Source:8873561
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Albert |
| Initials | JA |
| Last Name | Sutcliffe |
| Source | 8873560 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 75628 | Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 64337 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 5th Garrison Battalion. | Private |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Methodist |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Albert Sutcliffe 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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Longholme Methodist Church Memorial, RawtenstallJames Sutcliffe is also commemorated on this memorial “In Grateful and Loving Memory of the Lads of our Sunday School who fell in the Great War 1914-1919”Contributed by:
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Royal Welsh Fusiliers cap badgeServing in 5th Garrison Battalion at time of death (SDGW Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Longholme Wesleyan Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 62834 - 20 forename/surname/date) and Churchyard Burials (x1*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Hoyle, Hoyle and Co, Ilex Mil, Rawtenstall. (LOST: IWM Ref: 63066 - 11 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Hoyle, Hoyle and Co, Ilex Mil, Rawtenstall. (LOST: IWM Ref: 63066 - 11 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 BurialsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: IWGC Burials (4th August 1914 to 31st August 1921) - 53 Burials
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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
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Accidental DeathsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Accidental Deaths
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Methodist Church Memorial, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| Longholme Methodist Chapel Memorial, Rawtenstall | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Welsh Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 |
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