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. Venant Communal Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 18 Jul 1915 in France | ~ | Catherine-de-Barnes Church Font |
| Knowle Soldiers Chapel | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Knowle War Memorial |
| Died of Appendicitis | Aug/Sept 1914 in Birmingham | |
| Other War Memorials | ||
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Solihull War Memorial |
| No. 32 CCS at St.Venant | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
| Ernest died of Appendicitis on 25th January 1916 at No. 32 Casualty Clearing Station which was stationed at St.Venant. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1893 in Solihull | 13 Aug 1893 at St Alphege Church, Solihull |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John & Ellen Lovegrove | Hinwood Lodge, Copt Heath |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Catherine-de-Barnes School | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1893 - Ravenshaw Cottage, Ravenshaw Lane, Solihull | 1901 - School age |
| 1901 - Marston Green, Bickenhill | 1911 - Waggoner on Farm |
| 1911 - Barston Road, Copt Heath | |
| 1914 - Hinwood Lodge, Copt Heath | |
- Also known at William Ernest and Bill
- On the 5th, 12th and 19th December 1915 Banns for Ernest's proposed marriage to Irene Beatrice Mary Walker were read at St Alphege
Church, Solihull, unfortunately William died before the wedding could take place.
