South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project

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 The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One

Rifleman S/6606 William Stratford - 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade


Killed in Action Saturday, September 25, 1915 aged 20
 Military History

Theatre

France & Flanders

Action/Battle/Other

Battle of Loos

Place of Death

Bois Grenier

 

Medals

1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals

Medal Citation (if app)

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Enlisted Date/Place

1914 in Stratford on Avon

 

Commonwealth War Graves Page

Ploegsteert Memorial

SWFHS War Memorial(s)

Binton, Kineton, Kineton Methodist & Stratford Railway Station

Other War Memorial(s)

 

Previous Regiments/Units

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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)

William was killed during an attack to capture the German held Corner Fort on the enemy front lines. The attack was very successful and all the objectives were met, however it came at the cost of 243 casualties.

 Personal & Family History

Birth Date & Place

c1894 at Binton

Baptism Date & Place

25 Nov 1894 Binton, St. Peter

Parents

Samuel & Harriet Stratford of Binton

Wife & Marriage

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Children

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Occupation(s)

  • 1911 - Gardener
  • 1914 - Railway Guard at Kineton Station

Schools & Colleges

Address History

  • 1901 - 5 Village, Binton
  • 1911 - Binton

Other Information

 

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