South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Campaign Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Couin British Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 22 Mar 1915 in Havre, France | ~ | Leamington Spa War Memorial |
| Leamington St. John's Memorial | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Local actions on the Somme | 1912 in Leamington Spa (Source) | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Trenches near Hebuterne | ~ | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
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Frederick is listed as being killed in action on 24th June 1916. He was buried at Couin Military Cemetery which was used by Field Ambulances of the 48th (South Midland) Division which suggests that he died shortly after being wounded (more here). The 1st/7th Battalion war diary entries for the period 23rd to 26th June are transcribed below. Trenches, Hebuterne – 23 Jun 1916: This morning heavy thunderstorms in afternoon flooding trenches in many parts. No casualties. Trenches, Hebuterne – 24 Jun 1916: Friday, a few showers. General bombardment by our artillery commenced and maintained? throughout day. Enemy retaliated mainly on the Batteries. Not a great deal of damage to the trenches. Retaliation was not serious till11.30pm. Casualties 2 killed, 8 wounded (of whom three returned to duty). Trenches, Hebuterne – 25 Jun 1916: Fine day. Enemy continue to reply mainly on the Batteries & our trenches were not seriously shelled. Enemy reported at 11.55pm to be setting off flares from front line, so apparently were still holding it. 2 wounded. Trenches, Hebuterne – 26 Jun 1916:Weather fine. About 10.15am smoke candles lit all along our front. Enemy put up a barrage on our trenches causing considerable damage. Casualties: 2 killed; 12 wounded (of whom 4 returned to duty). Lt A.J. Field & 2/Lt W.A. Imber wounded, former slightly. Heavy rain in evening - trenches very wet and muddy. Attempted raid in enemy trenches unsuccessful. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 1 Apr 1896 at 14 Oxford Street, Leamington Spa | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Charlotte Hollins | Bitteswell, Leics |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1896 - 14 Oxford Street, Leamington Spa | 1911 - No occupation given in census |
| 1901 - Bourton-on-Dunsmore (with Maternal Grandparents) | 1912 - Territorials Soldier in Royal Warwickshire Regt |
| 1911 - 4 Harbury Rd, Balsall Heath (visitor) | |
| 1915 - Leamington Spa | |
- Frederick's father was not named on his birth certificate, his mother Charlotte was a domestic cook/servant at the time of his birth.
- We believe that Charlotte (aged 39) later married Henry Shoebridge (aged 59) and that they lived in Bitteswell, Leics
