Commemorated: | |||
| 1. Memorial: | Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension | III. P. 20. | |
| 2. Book: | The (1921) Masonic Roll of Honour 1914-1918 | Pg.134 | |
| 3. Memorial: | The (1940) Scroll - WW1 Roll of Honour | 55B GQS | |
Awards & Titles: | Military Cross | ||
Family :
Son of Mr. and Mrs John Rowbotham; husband of Susie Rowbotham, of Rhosilly, Machynlleth, Mont. Born at Harpurhey, Manchester.Service Life:
Campaigns:
- The First World War 1914-1918, World-wide.
| Unit / Ship / Est.: 2/7 Manchester Regiment |
2/7th Battalion Formed at Manchester in August 1914 as a second line unit. In November 1914 was placed under command of 199th Brigade in 66th (2nd East Lancashire) Division. Moved to Crowborough in May 1915, went on to Colchester in March 1916. February 1917 : landed in France. April 1918 : reduced to cadre. 31 July 1918 : disbanded in France. |
| Action : The First Battles of the Somme 1918 and associated actions |
21 March - 4 July 1918. The Battles of the Somme in 1918 were mostly concerned with stemming the German advance which started in March 1918 and which made considerable gains in the Somme/Arras sector. Utilising surplus troops which had become available following the surrender of Russia after the October Revolution, the Germans gambled on a massive campaign that could win the war in the west before the USA could bring its resources to bear. Initial gains were in places spectacular but eventually dogged resistance coupled with supply problems and sheer exhaustion closed down the battle. Other attacks were launched along the front to probe the Allied defences but the same pattern of initial gains followed by stalemate prevailed. British casualties were almost 345,000.
Detail :
Manchester University roll of service RowBOTHAM, John Edwin. Son of John Rowbotham, Brook Villa, Church Lane, Moston. Born 1888 at Manchester. Manchester G.S. M.U. : 1906 ; M.A. (2nd Class Hons. Economics) 1910 ; B. Com. 1909; Theodores Exhibitioner ; Gartside Scholar ; O.T.C. Oct. 1908 to Sept. 1911, and Nov. 1912 to Oct. 1914. Calico Printers' Association. Gaz. 7th Sept. 1914 ; 7th Bn. Manch. R. ; Major ; Western Front ; M.C. Killed 24th March 191 8 at Peronne Military Cross Gazetted 26/11/1917
Masonic :
| Type | Lodge Name and No. | Province/District : |
|---|---|---|
| Mother : | Constitution No. 3392 E.C. | East Lancashire |
Initiated | Passed | Raised |
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Junior Warden
He is recorded on an interesting WWI Masonic triangular brass plaque amongst others who had died and survived, which was sold on eBay, Sept.2020. The plaque had some wear and tear, a little bit bent and removed from whatever it once adorned. Plaque Measures 35x30cm.
"This piece of masonic furniture, was presented with grateful hearts, by the members of Constitution Lodge No. 3392, to commemorate the service rendered by their brethren during the Great War 1914-1918. Not to perpetuate the names, which must endure, but to shew that the brethren, have learned to honour those who best deserve their gratitude.
+ Bro. Jno. E. Rowbotham, MC. M.A. B.Com. F.R.E.S.
+ Bro. A. Williamson M.M.
Bro. H. Banks
Bro. A. E Bennett
Bro. A. Briggs
Bro. J.H. Dixon
Bro. A.J. Levy
Bro. J.W.Mannnig
Bro. J.A. Muirhead
Bro. C.H. Riley
Bro. G. Purvis-Sanders
Bro. C.A. Sindall
Bro. H.C. Smith
Bro. E. Swain
Bro. P. Thomason
Bro. P. Wilkinson
Bro. C. Wilmott
Bro. J. Wrigley
+ Killed in Action"
Source :
The project globally acknowledges the following as sources of information for research across the whole database:
- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
- The (UK) National Archives
- Ancestry.co.uk - Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History online
- ugle.org.uk - The records of the United Grand Lodge of England including the Library and Museum of Freemasonry
Additional Source:
- Founder Researchers : Paul Masters & Mike McCarthy
- Researcher : Bruce Littley