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We remember Fred Aspden
We remember Fred Aspden
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1895
sibling
Ada Aspden
Source:8620421
1895
1901
location
Barnes Street, Church, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8620420
1901
1911
employment
Assistant Room Overlooker
Source:8620421
1911
1911
location
5 Olive Terrace, Rawtenstall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8620421
1911
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8620417
service
British Army
Private
G/27020
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:8620415
1918
death
Not War Related
"died on November 3rd from influenza and pneumonia in a hospital in Dalhousie, India."
Dalhousie
India
Source:8620417
Source:9148416
3rd November 1918
burial
Himachal Pradesh
India
Plot 5. Grave 21.
Source:8620415
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Fred |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Aspden |
| Source | 86488 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Olive Terrace, Rawtenstall, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Barnes Street, Church, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/27020 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza | mother | ||
| Edgar Aspden | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Aspden | sister | 1895 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialFredc 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".Contributed by:
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BWMAs awarded to Fred Aspden for service in the Great War. He was not entitled to the Victory Medal (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Royal West Kent cap badgeFred Aspden was on strength of 1st/1st Kent Cyclist Battalion at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Rawtenstall. (IWM Ref: 3306 - 52 names) and Churchyard Burials (x4*)
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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) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left Panel
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Borough of Rawtenstall: "Lost at Sea", "Died at Sea" or "Sunk and Survived"More about Borough of Rawtenstall: "Lost at Sea", "Died at Sea" or "Sunk and Survived"
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Edward43379 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Edward43379 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Edward43379 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Edward43379 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rossendale WW1 Casualties As Reported in the Rossendale Free Press | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial in the nave of Canterbury Cathedral, Kent | Edward43379 | |
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM | Ian105013 | |
| Royal West Kent cap badge | Ian105013 |
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