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We remember Albert Aspden
We remember Albert Aspden
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
employment
Clerk in Office
Source:9236791
1911
1911
location
167 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9236791
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:86448
16th November 1915
education
Newchurch Grammar School
Waterfoot
United Kingdom
Source:8955945
service
British Army
Private
C/929
King's Royal Rifle Corps
16th Battalion
Source:8955947
1916
death
Killed in Action
High Wood, Somme
France
Source:8955947
Source:9236787
16th July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Aspden |
| Source | 86448 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | C/929 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 16th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | mother | ||
| Arthur Aspden | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialAlbert Aspden is 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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Private Memorial - St Paul's, Constable LeeIN LOVING AND GLORIOUS MEMORY OF / RIFLEMAN. ALFRED ASPDEN / 16th BATT. KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS (CHURCHMAN'S BATT.)./ AGED 25 YEARS. / THE DEARLY LOVED SON OF ARTHUR AND HANNAH ASPDEN. / WHO WAS KILLED IN THE ATTACK ON HIGH WOOD, FRANCE. / WHILST HELPING A WOUNDED COMRADE. / JULY 15 1916. / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS /
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Albert Aspden for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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KRRC cap badgeAlbert Aspden was serving in 16th Bn. King's Royal Rifle Corps at the time of his death (CWGC Records)Contributed by:
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Service Medal and Award Roll -1914-15 StarUK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for A AspdenContributed by:
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WWI Service Medal and Award RollsUK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 for Albert Aspden - British War & Victory MedalsContributed by:
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KRRC 15th July 1916 lossesKRRC 15th July 1916 losses. Killed or died of wounds from the attackContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Newchurch Grammar School & Bacup and Rawtenstall Secondary School War Memorial, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 63067 - 35 names recorded at Dedication Ceremony) ... and others.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Paul's (CE) War Memorial, Constable Lee. (IWM Ref: 42474 - 25 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Paul's (CE) War Memorial, Constable Lee. (IWM Ref: 42474 - 25 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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Wayne51525 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rfn Albert Aspden (on CWGC site as Aspen) | Ian105013 | |
| CWGC - Rfn Albert Aspden | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 | |
| IWM Memorial Ref: 42475 - 1 name | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Private Memorial - St Paul's, Constable Lee | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| KRRC cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Card | Wayne51525 | |
| Service Medal and Award Roll -1914-15 Star | Wayne51525 | |
| WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls | Wayne51525 | |
| Map of attack on High Wood | Wayne51525 | |
| KRRC 15th July 1916 losses | Wayne51525 |
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