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 | St. Souplet British Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 27 Aug 1914 | ~ | Wellesbourne |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Battle of the Selle | 4 Aug 1914 - Moblised in Birmingham | Birmingham Roll of Honour |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Verchain Maugre | ~ | |
Circumstances Leading to Death (From War Diary)
On the 21st October the Battalion had advanced to Saulzoir on the River Selle in preparation for an attack on an attack on the high ground at Verchain.At 23:00 hrs on the 23rd October they moved into battle positions. B on the left & D Coy on the right of the front line. C Coy were in support on the left and A Coy on the right.
At 04:00 hours on 24th October a Barrage began but fell a little short causing a few ["friendly fire"] casualties. The River Echillon is crossed without difficulty and the village of Verchain entered with large numbers of the enemy giving themselves up.
At 05:00 hrs the first objective was taken and A & C Coys passed through B & D Coys to the second objective which is on the high ground to the NE of Verchain. Opposition is encountered here in the form of a trench line and several machine guns which renders further advance impossible at the time. A & C Coys consolidated on a line about 200 yards in the rear of the objective having established touch on the left with 1st Somerset Light Infantry and on the right with 2nd Duke of Wellingtons Regt.
2nd Lt FN Martin is killed and 2nd Lt HJ Harrison & LT FA Smith MC wounded. The battalion is relieved at night by the 1st King's Own Regt & Coys go back to billets at Saulzoir. During the action the battalion has about 95 casualties killed [including John] and wounded. 2nd Lt HH Carter wounded. Battn caputured 2 light trench mortars, 8 heavy machine guns, 10 light machine guns and 150 prisoners (approximately).
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Bapitsm Date/Place |
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| 27 Dec 1887 at Wellesbourne | 12 Feb 1888 at Wellesbourne |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Edwin and Jemima Hone | Wellesbourne |
| Wife & Marriage Date/Place | Children & Year of Birth |
| Ellen Hone nee Gould | Ellen born 17 Feb 1915 |
| 2 Aug 1914 at Aston St. Matthew's | |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Wellesbourne C of E School | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1888 - Wellesbourne | 1894 - Scholar |
| 1891 - Chapel Street, Wellesbourne | 1901 - Servant/Cowboy |
| 1901 - Arbury Lane, Chilvers Coton | 1906 - Coal Miner |
| 1911 - Army Barracks, Bombay, India | 1911 - Soldier - 1st Bn Royal Warwickshire |
| 1914 - Cromwell Street, Aston (marriage) | 1913 - Engine Driver for LNWR |
| 1914 - 9/29 Rupert Street, Nechells (pension) | |
- John was a soldier btwn c1906 & 1912 and served in India.
- He was an expert limber driver
