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 | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Arras Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 13 Aug 1915 in France | ~ | Warwick (Eleanor Cross) War Memorial |
| Warwick St. Nicholas | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| German Spring Offensive | 14 Sep 1914 at Birmingham | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Courcelles Le Comte | Pte T1/2901 Army Service Corps | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
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Alfred is listed as being killed in action on 21 Mar 1918. Although he is shown as being in the 2nd/5th North Staffs that battalion was absorbed by the 1st/5th North Staffs on 6 Feb 1918 (Source The Long Long Trail) and they became the 5th Battalion. The 5th Battalion war diary entries for the 21st and 22nd March are transcribed below. Bullecourt Sector 21 March 1918:The Battalion holding the line in the Brigade left sector. After a heavy bombardment the enemy attacked about 9am which resulting in the loss of 22 Officers and 539 Other Ranks, including the Battalion HQ and staff. During the afternoon the remainder of the Battalion was move by route march to Courcelles-le-Comte. About 11pm the battalion is moved to Douchy-les-Ayette. Douchy-les-Ayette 22 March 1918: In reserve. No parades. END |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Oct Qtr 1892 in Warwick | ~ |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| William and Maria Hill | 7 Paradise Street, Warwick |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1892 - Warwick | 1901 - Scholar |
| 1901 - 7 Paradise Street, Warwick | 1911 - Shop Assistant & Errand Boy |
| 1911 - 7 Burnaby Terrace, Paradise Street, Warwick | 1914 - Insurance Agent |
| 1914 - 7 Paradise Street, Warwick | |
