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 | La Clytte Military Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 15 Jan 1915 in Havre, France | ~ | Leamington Spa War Memorial |
| Leamington All Saints Memorial | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Leamington Mission Church Memorial |
| Local actions near Ypres | 1907 in Hounslow | |
| Place of Death | Service Number Issue Date | Other War Memorials |
| Brasserie Farm near Kemmel, Ypres | 12477 issued on 4 Feb 1907 | ~ |
| 13039 issued on 14 Jan 1908 |
Circumstances of Death
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Harry is listed as dying of wounds on 14th July 1915. He was buried at La Clytte Cemetery which was not attached to any medical facilities and therefore we assume that he died shortly after being wounded. The 3rd Battalion war diary entries for the period 12th to 15th July are transcribed below. Brasserie Farm - 12 Jul 1915: Bn moved from bivouacs to front line of trenches in continuation to the right of trenches held the previous occupation viz O2, O1, N5, N6, N10, N12, S7. This line was held by three Coys, No 4 Coy & Capt Hill remained in the Brasserie. Brasserie Farm - 13 Jul 1915: Major Roberts had an attack of fever. Major Baker assumed command. Situation in trenches normal. 1pm: Enemy shelled Bn HQ Dugouts at Brasserie Farm. 7 casualties including Sgt Lawrence, signaling Sergeant. HQ moved to Vierstraaat Switch. Officers of Scots Fusiliers, 9th Brigade, inspected fire trenches during the afternoon. Brasserie Farm - 14 Jul 1915: Brasserie dugouts completed by Capt Hill and Bn HQ moved into them. The Bn was relieved by the Scots Fusiliers night of 14/15. Very quiet night. Scots Fusiliers lost their guides & relief was not completed until 4.30am. The Bn finally arrived in Billets NW of Kemmel Hill at 7am. NW of Kemmel Hill – 15 Jul 1915: Resting. R.S.M. Dockrill went sick. Total casualties [during tour in trenches] 9 wounded and 1 died of wounds. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1888 in Hampstead | 2 Sep 1888 at Christ Church, Hampstead |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Harry and Eliza Ann Gilks | 1 Rosefield Street, Leamington Spa |
| 54 Prospect Street, Leamington Spa | |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1888 - Hampstead | 1901 - School age |
| 1891 - 3 East View, Hampstead | ?? - Enlisted in Royal Fusiliers |
| 1901 - 73 Goldsmith Road, Leyton | 1911 - Drummer in Royal Fusiliers |
| 1911 - Vacoas Barracks, Mauritius | 1914 - Drummer in Royal Fusiliers |
| 1915 - 1 Rosefield Street, Leamington Spa |
