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 in Which Died | Campaign Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Dernancourt Communal Cemetery |
| First Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 29 Dec 1915 in Eygpt | ~ | Leamington Spa War Memorial |
| Leamington All Saints Memorial | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Battle of the Somme | January 1915 in Leamington Spa | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Not yet known | ~ | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
| Henry is listed as being killed in action on 8th July 1916 whilst serving with the 37th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery. We have not been able to track down the war diary for 37th Siege Battery or any other information about the events leading to his death.
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| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan Qtr 1891 in Leamington Spa | 22 Apr 1891 at Leamington Spa, All Saints |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Henry W. and Elizabeth Prestidge | 19 Newbold Street, Leamington Spa |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1891 - 1 Rosefield Terrace, Leamington Spa | 1901 - School age |
| 1901 - 19 Newbold Street, Leamington Spa | 1911 - Decorator & Painter |
| 1911 - 19 Newbold Street, Leamington Spa | |
| 1916 - 19 Newbold Street, Leamington Spa | |
