Military History

Theatre

Action/Battle/Other

Battle of St. Quentin Canal

Place of Death

east of Pontruet

 

Medals

Medal Citation (if app)

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Enlisted Date/Place

January 1915 at Stratford on Avon

Previous Regiments/Units

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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)

The battalion were ordered to take six objectives (see map) in conjunction with the South Wales Borderers. 1: Faucille Trench; 2:  Foreats Trench; 3: Fortraits Alley; 4: Forestier Trench; 5: Fumiates Alley and 6: Glu Trench. After a false start caused by thick mist and battle noise the battalion attacked and with the South Wales they managed to capture all the objectives with not too much resistence. 8 men were killed including Reginald and 47 wounded. See war diary entry below for more.

Trench map showing objectives 1 to 6	Vandencourt Cemetery	War diary with full account

Birth Date & Place

Baptism Date & Place

Parents

Edward and Mary Hemming of Aston Cantlow

Wife & Marriage

Children

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Occupation(s)

•  1911 - Baker

Schools & Colleges

 

Address History

• 1901 - 1914 - Warwick Road, Aston Cantlow

Other Information

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