South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | 1914 Star and Clasp British War & Victory Medals | Ypres Reservoir Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 4 Oct 1914 at Zeebruge | ~ | Brinklow |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| First Battle of Ypres | 18 Jan 1909 at Coventry | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| near Zonnebeke, Ypres | ~ | |
Original Burial
Charles was originally buried in Ypres Reservoir Cemetery No 1, with the record stating he was buried on 19 Oct 1914 (click below). His remains were exhumed and moved to Ypres Reservoir Cemetery on 18 Feb 1919.
Circumstances of Death
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Charles is listed as dying of wounds received action on 20 Oct 1914, however other records reveal he may have been killed in action and also that he was originally buried (see above) on 19 Oct 1914. The war diary for the period 18th to 21st Oct 1914 is transcribed below. Zonnebeek 18th Oct 1914: Moved at 5am to wood in Veldhoek and at 5pm marched to Becclare where Battalion billetted for the night. Becclare, 19th Oct 1914: Marched off at 5am towards Menin . Attacked enemy at Dadizeele. Went through last named but had to retire owing to German Division coming up from direction of Rouvers. Retired to Zonnebeke. Zonnebeke 20th Oct 1914: Prepared for battle in Zonnebeke District by entrenching. Zonnebeke 21st Oct 1914: Enemy attacked our trenches at daybreak 1st day of the Battle of Zonnebeke (Ypres). 1st experience of German high explosive shell (Black Marias'). A great many casualties. Retired at 1.0am to Railway Crossing SW of Zonnebeke. END |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1892 at Brinklow | 28 Sep 1890 at Brinklow |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Francis and Selina Edith Over | Cromwell Cottages, Brinklow |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1890 - Brinklow | 1909 - Farm Labourer |
| 1891 - Main Street, Brinklow | 1909 - Solider in Royal Warwickshire Regiment |
| 1901 - High Street, Brinklow | 1914 - Solider in Royal Warwickshire Regiment |
| 1911 - Army Barracks, Bombay, India | |
| 1914 - Cromwell Cottages, Brinklow | |
- Brother of Arthur Walter Over who also fell.
- Member of the National Union of Railwaymen
