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We remember Thomas Conroy
We remember Thomas Conroy
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1891
employment
Slipper Finisher
Source:9382867
1891
1891
location
Newchurch Road, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9382867
1891
1900
marriage
Mary Taylor
Source:9382876
1900 - 14th June 1915
1911
employment
Slipper Finisher
Source:9382866
1911
1911
location
25 Back Street, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9382866
1911
1915
location
5, Spring Gardens, Crawshawbooth, Manchester.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7324662
1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:925046
2nd June 1915
enlistment
Bury
United Kingdom
Source:9382858
service
British Army
Private
1237
Lancashire Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:9382858
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:7324662
Source:9382858
4th June 1915
burial
Turkey
Panel 59 to 73 or 218 to 219.
Source:7324662
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Conroy |
| Source | 925046 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Back Street, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 5, Spring Gardens, Crawshawbooth, Manchester. | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| Newchurch Road, Cloughfold, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1237 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anastasia | mother | ||
| Daniel Conroy | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Taylor | wife | 1900 |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialThomas Conroy 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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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Thomas Conroy for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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Lancashire Fusiliers cap badgeServing in 1st Battalion at time of death (SDGW records)
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Communities
Communities
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ian105013 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Lancashire Fusiliers cap badge | Ian105013 |
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