Theatre

Action/Battle/Other

Battle of Transloy (Somme)

Place of Death

34th or 2nd/2nd London Casualty Clearing Station at Meaulte

Medals

Medal Citation (if app)

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Enlisted Date/Place

November 1914 at Rugby

Previous Regiments/Units

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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)

It is clear from the daily list of casualties that William was wounded on the 23 Oct 1916 during an attack by the 1st Bn on enenmy lines on La Transloy Ridge. The formed up the night before in Shamrock and Fluffy trenches east of Les Boeufs. On the day the 1st Bn advanced in support of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. The attack was delayed by fog till 1.30 in the afternoon; in both battalions the casualties were heavy, and at evening in small isolated parties they were digging in near Frosty and Hazy Trenches. They held on during the night, and on the following day gradually consolidated their gains, till at evening they were relieved. The Royal Warwickshire again lost heavily, 2 officers killed and 156 other casualties. The capture of Frosty Trench was important as a step to a future advance. But the 4th Division was now again withdrawn for a needed rest.

Birth Date & Place

Baptism Date & Place

Parents

William and Mary Stratford of Badby

Wife & Marriage

Children

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Occupation(s)

• Labourer at Cement Works

Schools & Colleges

Address History

• 1881 Badby
• 1891 Badby
• New Cottage, Pailton Road, Harborough Magna
• 1911 Harborough Magna

Other Information

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