South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Private 20690 Albert Henry NEAL - 8th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment
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| Military History |
Theatre
France & Flanders
Action/Battle/Other
Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele)
Place of Death
Polygon Wood, S of Zonnbeke
Medals
1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
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Enlisted Date/Place
November 1914 at Longmoor
Previous Regiments/Units
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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
On the 22nd Sep the Battalion relieved an Australian unit in the lines just south west of Polygon Wood and took up positions at Clerk House (Pin 1), Carlise Farm (Pin 2) and on the banks of the Reutelbeek (Pin 3). Battalion HQ had two positions near Fitzclarence Farm (Pins 4 & 5). They remained in those positions until they were relieved on the 25th by the 1st Bn Middlesex. During the relief operation 3 men were killed, including Albert, and 4 were wounded. |
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| Map of Operations | Tyne Cot |
| Personal & Family History |
Birth Date & Place
Jan Qtr 1890 at Wasperton
Baptism Date & Place
23 Mar 1890 Wasperton St. John
Parents
Thomas and Fanny Neal of Wasperton
Wife & Marriage
Kate nee Gleed
Apr Qtr at Warwick
Children
- Clarence Albert b1910
- Harold Edward b1912
Occupation(s)
- 1911 - Domestic Groom
Schools & Colleges
Wasperton School
Address History
- 1891 - Lodge, Wasperton
- 1901 - The Village, Wasperton
- 1911 - Church Street, Barford
- 1917 - 29 Covent Garden Market, Leamington Spa
