South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project

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 The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One

Private 41778 William HOBBINS - 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment


Killed in Action Saturday, September 1, 1917 aged 29

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 Military History

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Action/Battle/Other

Died of wounds

Place of Death

Edinburgh War Hospital, Bangour

 

Medals

British War and Victory Medals

Medal Citation (if app)

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Enlisted Date/Place

After 1 Mar 1917 at Redditch 

 

Commonwealth War Graves Page

Aston Cantlow (St. John the Baptist Churchyard

SWFHS War Memorial(s)

Aston Cantlow

Other War Memorial(s)

 

Previous Regiments/Units

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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)

William died of wounds, received in action on an unknown date and place, at the Edinburgh War Hospital, Bangour, West Lothian
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 Edinburgh War Hospital  Aston Cantlow Graveyard

 Personal & Family History

Birth Date & Place

Aston Cantlow

Baptism Date & Place

16 Dec 1888 Aston Cantlow St. John

Parents

Harry and Myra of Aston Cantlow

Wife & Marriage

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Children

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Occupation(s)

  • 1911 - General Labourer

Schools & Colleges

 

Address History

  • 1891 - Aston Cantlow
  • 1901 - Sun Court, Aston Cantlow
  • 1911 - Aston Cantlow

Other Information