South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Private 42291 William Henry BATCHELOR - 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment (Queen Alexandra)
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| Military History |
Theatre
France & Flanders
Action/Battle/Other
Local actions near Arras
Place of Death
Henin-sur-Cojeul
Medals
British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
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Enlisted Date/Place
September 1916 at Rugby
Commonwealth War Graves Page
Arras MemorialSWFHS War Memorial(s)
Flecknoe & Napton on the Hill
Other War Memorial(s)
Previous Regiments/Units
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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
On the day William was killed his battalion were ordered to carry out a 2nd attempt (the 1st was on 31st March) to seize and then hold the village of Henin-sur-Cojeul. The attack began under the normal artillery barrage but encountered issues with heavy machine gun fire and units being delayed causing some to be slow to support others. However the day was ultimately succesful and the battalion seized and held all of its objectives forcing the enemy forces to retire in a NE direction towards St. Martin-sur-Cojeul before being relieved in the lines by the 16th Bn Manchester Regiment later that night. |
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| Map of Operations nr Henin | Arrar Memorial |
| Personal & Family History |
Birth Date & Place
Apr Qtr 1888 at Napton on the Hill
Baptism Date & Place
26 Oct 1894 Napton on the Hill
Parents
John and Marie of Napton on the Hill
Wife & Marriage
Annie nee Ball
14 Nov 1910
Children
- Arthur William b1911
- Frank b1914
Occupation(s)
- 1910 - Labourer
- 1911 - Labourer in Cement Works
Schools & Colleges
Address History
- 1891 - Tomlow, Napton
- 1901 - Upper Tomlow, Napton
- 1910 - Flecknoe
- 1911 - Flecknoe
- 1917 - Old Olive Bush Farm, Flecknoe
