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 | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | British War & Victory Medals | Vimy Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 28 Jun 1916 in France | ~ | Stratford on Avon Cemetery Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Battle of Flers-Courcelette (Somme) | 10 Aug 1915 in Montreal, Canada | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Le Sars, Courcelette | 23rd & 69th Battalions, Canadian Infantry | |
Circumstances of Death
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Alfred is listed as being killed in action on 15th September 1916. His Canadian Army "Circumstances of Casualty" card states the following: "During an action in the Vicinity of Le Sars, on the morning of 15th September 1916, after reaching the objective, he left the trenches to succour and try to bring in a wounded comrade. Whilst rendering first aid to his comrade he was struck by an enemy sniper's bullet and instantly killed." |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 6 Jul 1892 in Tokyo, Japan | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| George and Clara Vaughan Eaves nee Curtis | 1112 Elm Street, Birmingham, Alabama |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1892 - Tokyo, Japan | 1900 - School Age |
| 1900 - Silverton, San Juan, Colorado, USA | 1915 - Salesman |
| 1910 - 1112 Elm Street, Birmingham, Alabama | |
| 1916 - 1112 Elm Street, Birmingham, Alabama | |
- Alfred's father, Reverand George Eaves, was born and raised in Stratford on Avon before his work took him to Japan and the USA
