South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | British War & Victory Medals | Templeux-le-Guerard British Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 26 Nov 1916 in France | ~ | Wolston: St. Margaret's | War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Date and Place Mobilised |
| Battle of Arras | 18 Nov 1915 at Coventry | 18 Jan 1916 at Coventry |
| Place of Death | Previous Numbers, Regiments or Units | |
| Epehy | Pte 4686 | |
Circumstances of Death
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Arthur is listed as dying of wounds on 21 Arp 1917, as he is buried at a graveyard not connected to any Field Ambulance, Cascualty Clearing Station or Field Hospital we are assuming that he died in the field of his wounds shortly after they were incurred. The war diary for the 19th - 21st Apr 1917 is transcribed below. Epehy - April 19: During the night 19th - 20th the battalion gained ground O O 114. A Coy were established in Quarry at X.29.d.2.4 and pushed a patrol on to high ground X.29.d. D Coy on the left made a post on high ground X.24.d.9.9 and sent patrols to Ossus Wood and Vendhuile but were unable to enter either place as they were strongly held. Epehy - April 20: During the day dispositions remained as last night. At 8.30pm A Coy attacked high ground at X.29.a E of Little Priel Farm. The enemy was driven in from his outpost line and many were killed. It was impossible to hold the ground gained as the whole position was enfiladed by enemy M.G. fire from higher ground on the S.E. A Coy withdrew to the Quarry. Later in the night the battalion was relieved by the 4th Bn East Lancs Regt. One Officer and four NCO's from per company were left behind to show relieving battalion the situation. Relief complete at 6am on 21st. Weather fine. Epehy - April 21: The battalion rested, weather fine. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1894 at Coventry | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Arthur (deceased) and Caroline Bunney nee Lee later Clarke | 82 Princess Street, Foleshill |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1894 - Coventry | 1911 - Clerk at Saddle Manufacturer |
| 1901 - 86 Foleshill Road, Coventry | 1915 - Machinist |
| 1911 - 1 King Edward Road, Coventry | |
| 1915 - The Hollies, Wolston |
