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 & Flanders | British War & Victory Medals | Ribemont Communal Cemtery Ext |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| After 1 May 1917 | ~ | Bishop's Itchington |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Third Battle of the Aisne? | March 1917 in Warwick | ~ |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Trenches near Contay | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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Frank is listed as being killed in action on 2nd June 1916. The 7th Battalion war diary entries for the period 1st to 3rd June are transcribed below. In the Line near Contay – 1 Jun 1918: Battalion relieved 2/4th. Battn. London Regt., in Left Battalion Sector of Left Brigade front. 2 Coys. in front line, 1 Coy. Counter attack, 1 Coy. Reserve. In the Line near Contay – 2 Jun 1918: Battalion holding line. Improvement of trenches. Practice anti-gas measures. Carrying party provided for R.E. Stores. In the Line near Contay – 3 Jun 1918: Battalion holding line. Reserve Company (B Coy.) relieved 2 Coys. 10th. Essex Regt., in front line. Repair and improvement of Trenches and Wire. Grass cutting in front of Posts. Improvement of Lewis Gun Posts. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1899 in Bishop's Itchington | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Joseph and Ann Thacker | Poplar Cottage, Bishop's Itchington |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1899 - Bishop's Itchington | 1911 - School age |
| 1901 - Near Chapel, Bishop's Itchington | |
| 1911 - Bishop's Itchington | |
| 1918 - Poplar Cottage, Bishop's Itchington | |
- Brother of Thomas Thacker who also fell
