Theatre

Action/Battle/Other

1st Battle of the Scarpe (Arras)

Place of Death

Feuchy Chapel

Medals

Medal Citation (if app)

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Enlisted Date/Place

December 1914 at Coventry

Previous Regiments/Units

Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)

The battalion were in the lines at Feuchy Chapel when they were involved in the attack on enemy lines at Observation Ridge and Battery Valley. The attack was partially succesful and they captured Observation Ridge and Feuchy Chapel Redoubt and continued to advance until they met unbroken wire in front of enemy lines at Chapel Road. The battalion dug in and consoldiated the gains made. They suffered 175 casualties during the attack.

Feuchy Chapel Trench Map	Houdain Lane Cemetery

Birth Date & Place

Baptism Date & Place

Parents

Wife & Marriage

Children

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Address History

• 1891 - Gaydon
• 1901 - Back of Church, Gaydon
• 1911 - 42 Providence Street, Earlsdon

 
Occupation(s)

• 1911 Farm Labourer

Other Information

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