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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| Home | 1914 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Coventry (London Road) Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | SWFHS Area Memorials | |
| 11 Nov 1914 in France | ~ | Brandon |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Died of asthma after being discharged | 12 Jan 1914 at Warwick | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| 9 Upper Well Street, Coventry | ||
Circumstances of Death
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William was wounded in France sometime before 25 Jul 1915 at which time he was invalided home. He was discharged from the army on the 18 Jan 1916 and awarded the Silver Badge No 100901 issued on 13 Dec 1916 because of wounds received. William's death certificate states that he died on 6 Feb 1917 from Asthma at 9 Upper Well Street, Coventry and gives his occupation as Army Pensioner.
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| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 15 Feb 1895 at Coventry | 15 Mar 1895 at Coventry, St. Michael |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| William and Ellen (deceased) Hemmings | Brandon Old Cottages, Ryton on Dunsmore |
| Schools | Colleges |
| ~ | |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1895 - Gosford Street, Coventry | 1911 - Farm Labourer |
| 1901 - Mill Street House, Brandon | 1914 - Soldier in Dragoon Guards |
| 1911 - Old Silk Mill, Brandon | |
| 1914 - Brandon Old Cottages, Ryton on Dunsmore | |
| 1916 - Old Silk Mill, Brandon |
