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 | Thiepval Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 17 Nov 1915 in France | ~ | Leamington Spa War Memorial |
| Leamington Spa St. Mary's Memorial | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Leamington All Saints Memorial |
| Battle of the Somme | 7 Apr 1915 - Cockspur Street, London | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| near Beaumont Hamel | Solihull School OTC | |
Circumstances of Death
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James is listed as being killed in action on 1st July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme, having initially being reported as missing in action. The brief 16th Battalion war diary entries for the period 30th June to 3rd July are transcribed below. Acheux Wood - 30 Jun 1916: Reserve of 9 Officers 79 OR drawn from the Battalion and proceeded at 2.30pm under Major A N G Jones to Mailly Wood. Battalion less reserve and bombing detachment , strength 22 officers 689 OR marched to Auchenvillers 10.20PM and bivouacked there for the night. Auchonvillers - 1 & 2 Jul 1916: Battalion in action 7.30am from support trenches. Casualties Officers: killed 3; wounded 10; missing believed killed 6; missing 5. 10.15: Balance of Battalion took over front line trenches Auchonvillers sector. Auchonvillers - 3 Jul 1916: Battalion relieved in front line trenches by R D Fusiliers, 2 Coys remaining in 88th trench, 2 Coys and Bn HQ proceeding to Auchonvillers |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 2 Apr 1894 in Leamington Spa | 20 Jun 1894 at Leamington St. Mary's |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| George (deceased) and Frances Campbell Burton | Kandy, 66 Leam Terrace, Leamington Spa |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Solihull School | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1894 - Hagley Villa, Leam Terrace, Leamington | 1901 - School age |
| 1901 - 66 Leam Terrace, Leamington Spa | 1911 - Scholar at Solihull School |
| 1911 - Solihull School (Boarder) | 1915 - Engineer |
| 1915 - Kandy, 66 Leam Terrace, Leamington Spa | |
