South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Private 22640 Joseph Henry HIRONS - 11th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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| Military History |
Theatre
France & Flanders
Action/Battle/Other
First Battle of the Scarpe (Battle of Arras)
Place of Death
Point SE of Tilloy and W of Monchy
Medals
British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
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Enlisted Date/Place
1916/17 at Rugby
Other Information/Previous Regiments/Unit
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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
Joseph was killed during the attack on German lines at Le Fosses Farm near Monchy-le-Preux.The successful attack started at Maison Rouge SE of Arras and once taken the battalion dug in and consolidated the position.
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| Area of Operation | Arras Memorial |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Bapitsm Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1881 at Heathcote | 26 Jun 1881 at Warwick St. Nicholas |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Joseph and Sarah Hirons | Combrook |
| Wife & Marriage Date/Place | Children & Year of Birth |
| Ethel Maud nee Fletcher Apr Qtr 1909 - Stratford District |
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| Schools | Colleges |
| Combroke School | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
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Other Information
Frederick had 3 brothers who, sadly, also fell:
