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We remember Bernard Coleman
We remember Bernard Coleman
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1907
marriage
Violet Ann Turner
Source:9382895
1907 - 21st May 1918
1911
employment
Stone Mason
Source:9382898
1911
1911
location
10 Daisy Hill, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9382898
1911
children
Margaret Alice Coleman
Source:9382898
enlistment
Rawtenstall, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:9382895
service
British Army
Private
6335
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:888521
service
British Army
Private
36977
East Lancashire Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:7136540
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7136540
Source:9382895
21st May 1918
burial
Nord
France
I. A. 26.
Source:7136540
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bernard |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Coleman |
| Source | 888521 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Daisy Hill, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6335 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 36977 | East Lancashire Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Alice Coleman | daughter |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Ann Turner | wife | 1907 |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialBernard Coleman 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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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Bernard Coleman for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeServing in 11th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)
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Communities
Communities
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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