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 | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 25 Jul 1915 in France | ~ | New Milverton |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Battle of the Somme | October 1914 at Oswestry | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| No 34 CCS at Grovetown, Somme | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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William was admitted, in an unconscious state, to the No 34 Casualty Clearing Station on 7 Oct 1916 and died later the same day. He was apparantly buried by earth from a shell explosion and although he was dug out alive by colleagues he later died at the CCS. The 6th Battalion war diary for that day is transcribed below. Trenches - 7 Oct 1916: Steady bombardment of enemy lines opposite our front during morning. Hostile artillery retaliated and reserve trenches shelled heavily at intervals. 1.45pm – ZERO HOUR. Intense bombardment of enemy lines in preparation to attack by 6th Oxford & Bucks LI & 12th Rifle Brigade in conjunction with operations on right and left. 3.30pm. Objectives apparently reached and held. Firing slackened, several small batches of prisoners brought in. 6.15pm. Working party of 200 men provided for digging in new front line under RE. Casualties One OR wounded [William] |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 14 Jun 1896 at Leamington | 06 Sep 1896 at Leamington Spa All Saints |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John William and Annie Clarkson | 15 Waterloo Place, Warwick Street, Leamington |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1896 - St. Luke's Place Leamington | 1911 - Dentists Errand Boy |
| 1901 - 6 Grove Place, Leamington Priors | 1913 - Cleaner for Great Western Railway (Birmingham) |
| 1911 - 104 The Parade, Leamington | |
| 1916 - 15 Waterloo Place, Warwick Street, Leamington |
