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We remember Horace Aspin
We remember Horace Aspin
Timeline
Timeline
1894
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9288573
service
British Army
Sapper
3268
Royal Engineers
Source:7160638
service
British Army
Sapper
440579
Royal Engineers
431st Field Company
Source:7160638
location
Rakefoot Lodge, Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, Lancs.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7160638
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7160638
Source:9288573
26th March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7160638
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Horace |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Aspin |
| Source | 86883 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakefoot Lodge, Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, Lancs. | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3268 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 440579 | Royal Engineers | 431st Field Company | Sapper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Aspin | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialHorace Aspin 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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RE cap badgeServing in 431st Field Company at time of death (SDGW Records)
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Horace Aspin for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Lord Street (Sunnyside) Primitive Methodist Church and Sunday School, Crawshawbooth. War Memorial (IWM Ref: 63010 - 8 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Lord Street (Sunnyside) Primitive Methodist Church and Sunday School, Crawshawbooth. War Memorial (IWM Ref: 63010 - 8 names)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base SectionsMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front: Base Sections
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| ICRC | john14663 | |
| RE cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 |
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