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 | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | St Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 31 Mar 1915 in France | ~ | Temple Balsall Cemetery Gates |
| Balsall Common | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Battle of Messines | Nov 1914 in Coventry | Other War Memorials |
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| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Neuve Eglise | Original service # 537 | |
Circumstances of Death
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Charles is listed as being killed in action on 5 Jun 1916. He is mentioned by name in the Brigade casualty list and was the only man killed on that day although 3 others were wounded. The 242nd Brigade war diary entry for the 5th June is transcribed below. Neuve Eglise - 1917 June 5th: Enemys artillery became very active on right front placing very heavy barrage for 20 to 30 minutes on support and front lines. Increased artillery fighting during the night. END The other men wounded were Gnr 837262 B. Tainton - Shell Shock; Gnr 760085 R. Lybourn - wounded and A/Bdr 760935 G Kirkup - wounded |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 11 Dec 1886 in Woolwich | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Edward (deceased) and Eliza Howe | Thomas Street, Coventry |
| Wife and Marriage Details | Children |
| Ethel Howe nee Fardon | Edward William b 25 May 1913 |
| Jan Qtr 1913 in Coventry | Charles Henry b & d 1915 |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1886 - Woolwich Barracks (father in Royal Artillery) | 1891 - Scholar |
| 1891 - 38 Court, 4 House, Spon Street, Coventry | 1901 - Cycle Polisher |
| 1901 - 12 Court, 3 House, Thomas Street, Coventry | 1911 - Cycle frame builder |
| 1911 - 12 Court, 3 House, Thomas Street, Coventry | 1914 - Working for Rudge Whitworth cycles |
| 1913 - Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common | |
