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We remember Harold Clegg
We remember Harold Clegg
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
location
Green Buildings, Holme Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9291826
1891
1897
sibling
Percy Clegg
Source:9291816
1897
1899
sibling
Doris Clegg
Source:9291816
1899
1901
location
Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9291816
1901
1917
service
British Army
Private
42135
King's (Liverpool Regiment)
23rd (Works Bn.)
Source:9130803
February 1917
1918
dates
Age 28
Source:9130788
24th July 1918
employment
Clicker
Green Bridge Slipper Works
Cowpe, Waterfootr
United Kingdom
Source:9130788
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9250245
service
British Army
Private
41498
Labour Corps
70th Company
Source:9130803
1918
death
Killed in Action
"Poor Harold was killed instantly by a shell while asleep, and therefore suffered no pain."
Source:8957802
Source:9130788
24th July 1918
burial
Nord
France
II. A. 19.
Source:9130803
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Clegg |
| Source | 852900 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Buildings, Holme Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42135 | King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 23rd (Works Bn.) | Private | |
| British Army | 41498 | Labour Corps | 70th Company | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| Thomas Clegg | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Clegg | brother | 1897 | |
| Doris Clegg | sister | 1899 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialHarold Clegg 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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Labour Corps cap badgeHarold Clegg was serving in 70th Company at the time of his death (Local Paper)Contributed by:
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Harold Clegg for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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King's (Liverpool Regiment) cap badgeHarry Clegg was serving in the 23rd (Works) battalion before trasfer to the Labour Corps. (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Haslingden Road United Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (14 names/units/dates)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Haslingden Road United Methodist War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (14 names/units/dates)
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 | |
| CWGC Records | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Labour Corps cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| King's (Liverpool Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 |
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