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 | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Loos Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 4 May 1915 in France | South Africa Medal | Lower Quinton |
| Stratford on Avon | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Battle of Loos | After 26 Sep 1914 at Stratford on Avon | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| St. Elie | ~ | |
Previous Military Service
- 2 Feb 1900 - enlisted in Royal Warwickshire Regiment
- 16 Dec 1901 - South Africa (Boer War)
- 10 Sep 1902 - Returned to England
Circumstances of Death
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Ernest is listed as being killed in action on 25 Sep 1915 (first day of the Battle of the Loos). The 2nd Battalion war diary for that day is transcribed below:
5.50am Saturday 25th September 1915 - In the trenches
Our bombardment ceased. Our advance commenced at 6.30am. Took German front line trench then [their] support trench then on to the Quarries as far as St. Elie. Captured about 60 prisoners and arrived at this position [not stated] at 9.30am. Kept it till after dark when we had to retire owing to the 9th Division on our left retiring. Occupied Quarries until midnight when we took up a position in support trench 400 yards west of Quarries. The battalion suffered casualties of 72 killed (including Percy), 177 wounded and 273 missing leaving the battalion with just 140 men.
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| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1882 at Stratford on Avon | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Robert and Mary Bates | The Stables, Church House, Bull Street, Stratford |
| Wife and Marriage Details | Children |
| Eliza Bates nee Huckfield | James born 29 Aug 1904 | Charles born 7 Sep 1906 |
| Oct Qtr 1903 at Stratford on Avon | Victor born 7 Oct 1909 | Ralph born 17 Jan 1912 | May born 1 May 1914 |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1882 - Stratford on Avon | 1900 - Solider in Royal Warwickshire Regt |
| 1891 - 10 Russell Court, Stratford on Avon | 1911 - General Labourer |
| 1901 - South Africa | 1914 - Timber Seller |
| 1911 - The Stables, Church House, Bull Street, Stratford | |
| 1915 - 2 Days Court, Bull Street, Stratford on Avon | |
- We have not yet found a connection to Lower Quinton
