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 Star & Clasp, British War & Victory Medals | Vis-en-Artois Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 4 Oct 1914 in France | ~ | Kenilworth War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Mobilised | |
| Battle of the Selle | 22 May 1906 at Nuneaton | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| near Haussey | ~ | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
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Arthur is listed as being killed in action on 21st October 1918. The 10th Battalion war diary entries for the period 19th to 22nd are transcribed below. Front Line - Haussy – 20.10.18: The Battalion took part in the attack to capture the high ground East of the River Selle. Zero at 0200 hrs. Final objective reached at 0600 hrs. No of prisoners 35, casualties slight. Leave: 1 OR proceeded on leave Front Line - 21.10.18: Battn consolidated the positions gained. Intermittent shelling – chiefly with gas. Leave: 1 OR proceeded on leave. Front Line - 22.10.18: Very quiet. E.A. very active during morning. Slight shelling in afternoon Leave: 1 OR proceeded on leave |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1889 in Kenilworth | 11 March 1898 in Kenilworth |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Robert and Jane Lake | Both deceased - Formerly Washbrook, Kenilworth |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1889 - Kenilworth | 1901 - School age |
| 1891 - Albion Street, Kenilworth | 1906 - Private in Royal Warwickshire Regt |
| 1901 - Washbrook, Kenilworth | 1911 - Private in Royal Warwickshire Regt |
| 1906 - Coton End, Nuneaton | |
| 1911 - Army Barracks, Bombay, India | |
