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We remember John Wood
We remember John Wood
Timeline
Timeline
1871
birth
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1871
1918
service
British Army
Private
6805
Royal Defence Corps
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1918
enlistment
Burnley
United Kingdom
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marriage
Elizabeth Ann
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service
British Army
Pte
20026
East Lancashire Regiment
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1918
death
"Died"
United Kingdom
Source:8954392
Source:8954393
27th January 1918
burial
Lancashire
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Wood |
| Source | 8954389 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20026 | East Lancashire Regiment | Pte | ||
| British Army | 6805 | Royal Defence Corps | Private |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann | wife |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery War MemorilaliJohn Wood s 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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Royal Defence Corps cap badge (later issue)John Wood was on strength of the Royal Defence Corps at the time of his death (CWGC Records).
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badge.Served as 20026 Private in the East Lancashire Regiment (SDGW Records)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery War Memorilal | Ian105013 | |
| Royal Defence Corps cap badge (later issue) | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge. | Ian105013 |
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