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 | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 19 Jan 1915 in France | ~ | Leamington Spa War Memorial |
| Leamington Spa St. Mary's Memorial | ||
| Action and/or Battle Wounded | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Battle of Loos | 3 Sep 1914 in Warwick | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| 10th CCS at Lijssenthoek | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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Harry was wounded on 6th October 1915 near Hooge and taken to the 10th Casualty Clearing Station at Lijssenthoek where he died of wounds to the buttock & abdomen the next day. The 2nd Battalion war diary for the 6th of October 1915 is transcribed below and reveals that Harry was the only man wounded that day. East of Zillebeek - 06 Oct 1915: Close and very muggy day. No change in general disposition of the Battalion except that the position in reserve was reduced to 2 Platoons. Local situation fairly quiet, usual occasional shelling. Casualties: One man [Harry] wounded. 2nd Lt Jack Gilman O’Brien, S Lanc Regt, joined at Transport bivouac and proceeded during the evening, together with four other officers, to join the Battalion, moving with supplies. Transport moving up this evening was exposed for some time to hostile shell fire but thankfully there were no casualties. Very dark night. 1 Coy 9th Suffolk Regt and ½ Coy 9th Norfolk Regt attached to the Battalion for instruction in trench work etc. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 16 Feb 1888 in Warwick | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| William (deceased) and Emily Bartlett later Harris | 4 Chesham Terrace, Chesham Street, Leamington |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1888 - 70 Coventry Road, Warwick | 1891 - School age |
| 1891 - New Inn, Leam Terrace, Leamington Spa | 1901 |
| 1901 - 4 Chesham Terrace, Chesham Street, Leamington | 1911 - Maltster |
| 1911 - 4 Chesham Terrace, Chesham Street, Leamington | 1914 - Labourer |
| 1915 - 4 Chesham Terrace, Chesham Street, Leamington | 1914 - Soldier in South Lancashire Regiment |
- Birth Certificate
