South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | 1914 Star & Clasp, British War & Victory Medals | Prowse Point Military Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 8 Nov 1914 in France | ~ | Warwick (Eleanor Cross) War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Winter Operations 1914-15 | 1913/14 at Warwick (see below) | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| St Yves, Belgium | ~ | ~ |
Original Enlistment
From his service number, 2463, we believe that John enlisted between 7 Jan 1913 when #2253 was issued and 9 Jun 1914 when #2539 was issued.
Circumstances of Death
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John is listed as being killed in action on 4 Feb 1915. The 1st Battalion war diary for that day is transcribed below. 4th February - St Yves: Artillery duels took place during most of the day. Unusual activity of aircraft both British and German. About 4.15pm hostile light guns shelled Boreen heavily. 1 killed, 4 wounded. Major Lancaster returned from leave. Lieut Black went on leave. END |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Oct Qtr 1894 at Warwick | 6 Jan 1895 at Warwick, All Saints |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John Henry and Charlotte Julia | 38 Albert Street, Warwick |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Warwick Borough C E & All Saints School | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1894 - Sanders Street, Warwick | 1901 - Scholar |
| 1901 - 10 Sanders Street, Warwick | 1911 - Groom |
| 1911 - 42 Lammas Walk, Saltisford | |
| 1914 - 38 Albert Street, Warwick | |
