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We remember William Clegg
We remember William Clegg
Timeline
Timeline
1896
birth
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1896
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
Source:9249213
service
British Army
Private
91881
King's (Liverpool Regiment)
7th Battalion
Source:9249213
location
8, Wales Bank, Waterfoot, Manchester.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9251450
1918
death
Died of wounds
Source:8957806
Source:9249213
6th October 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Clegg |
| Source | 853621 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Wales Bank, Waterfoot, Manchester. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 91881 | King's (Liverpool Regiment) | 7th Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora | mother | ||
| John William Clegg | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilliam 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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King's (Liverpool Regiment) cap badgeServing in 7th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William Clegg for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James (CE) Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 42518 - 45 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James (CE) Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 42518 - 45 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front 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 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| King's (Liverpool Regiment) cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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