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We remember Joseph Connolly
We remember Joseph Connolly
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9341951
1895
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9341951
2nd July 1915
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded GSW Thigh (Service Record)
Hospital/Institution
Source:9341951
20th October 1918
1920
discharge
Source:9341951
12th February 1920
1920
location
7 Oak Cottages, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
Source:9341951
27th April 1920
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9341952
service
British Army
Private
240996
East Lancashire Regiment
1'5th Battalion
Source:9341951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Connolly, |
| Source | 9341952 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oak Cottages, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | known 27th April 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240996 | East Lancashire Regiment | 1'5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and ReturnedMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served and Returned
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and CiviliansMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Gallantry Medals and miscellaneous awards to Officers, Other Ranks and Civilians
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Peter's (RC) Church, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Peter's (RC) Church, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (No known Memorial or Roll of Honour)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 New Years Honours (MM) | Ian105013 | |
| The Edinburgh Gazette | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| MM, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Joseph Connolly MM (1 of 3) | Ian105013 | |
| Joseph Connolly MM (2 of 3) | Ian105013 | |
| Joseph Connolly MM (3 of 3) | Ian105013 |
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