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 | White House Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 2 May 1915 in France | ~ | Warwick (Eleanor Cross) War Memorial |
| Warwick All Saints | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Second Battle of Ypres | On or After 5th August 1914 at Warwick | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Wieltjie | ~ | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
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Alfred is listed as being killed in action on 21 May 1915 just 19 days after arriving in France. The 1st Battalion war diary entries for the period 20th to 22nd May 1915 are transcribed below. 20th May 1915 – Wieltje: Fine and warmer. Quiet day. Trenches shelled at intervals. Snipers very active during night. 9 casualties. Continually asking for artillery retaliation without effect. 21st May 1915 – Wieltje: Fine day, very little shelling. Aeroplane brought down about 7pm by direct hit from our Ariel Gun. Working on trenches continued 22nd May 1915 – Wieltje: Quiet day in the trenches. Shelled HQ from 6pm till 7.30pm, no damage. Heavy thunderstorm 9.30pm. Working continued in the trenches. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 30 May 1876 in Birmingham | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Alfred and Fanny (deceased) Day | Birmingham |
| Wife and Marriage Details | Children |
| Harriet Day nee Docker | Florence born 1902; Frederick born 1903; Alfred born 1905 |
| 20 May 1899 at Coventry, St. Mark's | Horace born 1907; Harold born 1909 |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1876 - Birmingham | 1891 - Moulder |
| 1881 - 10 Colley Street, West Bromwich | 1899 - Machinist |
| 1891 - 1 Court, Chantry Place, Coventry | 1901 - Waggoner |
| 1899 - 19 Howard Street, Coventry | 1907 - Bricklayers Labourer |
| 1901 - Court House, 32, Gosford Street, Coventry | 1911 - Bricklayers Labourer |
| 1907 - 13 Gilbert Street, Coventry | |
| 1911 - 2 Court, 12 Far Gosford Street, Coventry | |
| 191? - 13 Pickard Street, Warwick | |
| 1915 - 38 Chapel Street, Warwick |
- Warwick War Memorial Project Biography
