South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave of Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | British War & Victory Medals | Tyne Cot Memorial |
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| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 13 May 1917 in France | ~ | Shottery War Memorial |
| Stratford on Avon WW1 Memorial | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted Date | Stratford Holy Trinity Church |
| Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) | 9 Dec 1915 at Stratford on Avon | Stratford Cemetery Memorial |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Bray Farm W of Poelcapple | ~ | None known |
Other Information
Although George enlisted in Dec 1915 he was placed in the Army Reserve and was not mobilized until 7 May 1917.
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
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George is listed as being killed in action on 26th October 1917. The 2nd Battalion war diary entries for the period 25th to 27th October are transcribed below. Irish Farm – 25.10.1917: Operation order No 91 issued. Battalion proceeded into line pm and took up position for attack. Front Line – 26.10.1917: 5.40am Battalion attacked enemy’s position opposite its front, in conjunction with other Battalions of the 188th Infantry Brigade. Objectives gained & consolidated. Casualties: 7 officers and 301 OR’s Front Line – 27.10.1917: Battalion consolidating position gained and relieved PM by Hawke Battalion and proceeded [back] to Irish Farm. NB: The Operational Order 91 gives the map references for the objectives but not the start points. It is believed that George was killed in the attack on Bray Farm which was part of the 1st objective - see map below. Click to enlarge
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| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Bapitsm Date/Place |
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| 10 Jan 1879 at Stafford, Staffs | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Thomas and Jane Salmon | Stratford on Avon |
| Wife & Marriage Date/Place | Children & Year of Birth |
| Rose Elizabeth Salmon nee Hunt | Dorothy Claire b 02 Jan 1912; Colin George b 14 Jul 1913 |
| 9 Nov 1911 at Stratford on Avon | John Derby b 14 Dec 1915 |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1881 - 5 Water Street, Stafford, Staffs | 1891 - School |
| 1891 - 45 Wolverhampton Road, Stafford | 1901 - Butchers servant/assistant |
| 1901 - Finches Farm, Sedgley, Staffs | 1911 - Butcher |
| 1911 - 32 Evesham Road, Shottery, Stratford on Avon | 1915 - Butcher for J. Lewis of Chapel Street. |
| 1917 - 32 Evesham Road, Shottery |
