South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
||
|
|
|
Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
|---|---|---|
| France and Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Solferino Farm Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 13 Jul 1915 in France | ~ | Marton |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) | Sep/Oct 1914 at Rugby | ~ |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| near Langemarck | ~ | |
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
|
Joseph is listed as being killed in action on 23 Oct 1917 which is confirmed by the Brigade war diary, the relevant entry from which is transcribed below. Near Langemarck - 23 [Oct] 3am: 79th brigade moved forward to positions previously reconnoitered on the Langemarck-Poelcappelle Road about Schrie Boom. The batteries succeeded in getting most of the guns into action before 9:00am without casualties. Positions taken up were actually on the road itself as providing the only platform for guns, the ground on both sides of the guns being absolutely waterlogged and shell holes. Position in full view of enemy shall that all ammunition and supplies had to be taken to guns at night or undercover of fog. Killed Bm Mills B/79. END |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
|---|---|
| 16 Jan 1894 at Marton | 4 Mar 1894 at Marton |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Thomas and Emma Mills | Marton |
| Schools | Colleges |
| ~ | |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1894 - Marton | 1911 - Bakers assistant in family business |
| 1901 - Marton | 1914 - Baker in family business |
| 1911 41 Wood Street, Marton | |
| 1914 - North Street, Marton | |
- Our thanks to Marton Local History Group for the photograph and other help.
