South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Private 14636 James WILLETTS - A Company, 1st Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment
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| Military History |
Theatre
France & Flanders
Action/Battle/Other
Local actions near Neuve Chapelle
Place of Death
La Gorgue
Medals
British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
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Enlisted Date/Place
Aug 1914 at Rugby
Previous Regiments/Units
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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
There was no set battle during January 1915 and the battalion alternated between the front B Lines and billets at Red Barn both in the La Gorgue area. James was one of two casualties that day, most likely killed by very active snipers who causing daily casualties. This excellent website about the history of the Worcestershire Regiment gives a day by day movement, casualty names and rolling count. It is one of the best we have seen.  |
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| La Gorgue area | Le Touret Memorial |
| Personal & Family History |
Birth Date & Place
Draycote
Baptism Date & Place
Parents
Mother Caroline
Wife & Marriage
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Children
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Occupation(s)
Schools & Colleges
Address History
Other Information
Please note that we are still investigating the family history for James because we believe a "few fibs" will have been told to allow him to enlist at such a young age - he died aged 17.
