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 | 1914 Star & Clasp, British War & Victory Medals | Dozinghem Military Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 19 Aug 1914 in France | ~ | Whitchurch |
| Kenilworth War Memorial | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date First Enlisted | Kenilworth St. Nicholas |
| Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) | 14 Oct 1904 at Stratford on Avon | |
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| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| 61st CCS at Krombeke, Poperinghe | ~ | |
- 10 Oct 1910 - Retired and went into the Army Reserve
- 5 Aug 1914 - Mobilised
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
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John was wounded in action on 3rd September 1917 at Pilckem Ridge and he died two days later at the 61st Casualty Clearing Station at Krombeke, Poperinghe. The very brief 282nd Brigade war diary for the 3rd September is transcribed below.
Pilckem Ridge, Ypres Salient - 3 Sep 1917: Harrassing fire throughout day & night on enemy tracks, trenches et. Bombing by E. A. [Enemy Aircraft] all night.
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| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Bapitsm Date/Place |
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| Oct Qtr 1885 at Crimscote, Whitchurch | 15 Feb 1886 at Whitchurch |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| George and Elizabeth Garrett | Crimscote, Whitchurch |
| Wife & Marriage Date/Place | Children & Year of Birth |
| Edith Garrett nee Taylor later Timms | John Phillip born 18 Jan 1913 |
| Jul Qtr 1912 in Warwick District | Lorraine Gertrude born 8 Nov 1914 |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1886 - Wimpstone, Whitchurch | 1904 - Labourer |
| 1891 - 3 Crimscote, Whitchurch | 1904 - Royal Field Artillery |
| 1901 - 3 Crimscote, Whitchurch | 1911 - Not found |
| 1911 - 3 Crimscote, Whitchurch |
