South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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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 | Royal Irish Rifles Graveyard |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 22 Jul 1915 | ~ | Salford Priors |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other Service Information |
| Local actions near Tilleloy | 7 Sep 1914 at Winchester | 14 Sep 1914 - Promoted to Lance Corporal |
| 29 Oct 1914 - Promoted to Corporal | ||
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Tilleloy | ~ | |
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
The CWGC website lists Richard as being killed on 5 Sep 1915, however this is contradicted by the war diary who specifically states that he was killed on 4 Sep 1915. The diary for both days is transcribed below:Tilleloy - 4 [Sep 1915]: Cpl. Southern killed. Enemy very quiet. There appear to be very few Germans in the front line. END
Tilleloy - 5 [Sep 1915]: Batt. relieved at 8.45 by 11 K.R.R. & moved into Bde Reserve in Laventie. Men in much need of rest. END
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan Qtr 1893 at Honeybourne | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John and Emma Southern | Rose Cottage, Iron Cross, Salford Priors |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1892 - Honeybourne, Glos | 1911 - Farm Labourer |
| 1901 - Saintbury, Glos | 1914 - Groom |
| 1911 - Iron Cross, Salford Priors | |
| 1915 - Rose Cottage, Iron Cross, Salford Priors |
