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 | Arras Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 23 Mar 1917 in France | ~ | Snitterfield |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Battle of Arleaux Loop (Arras) | November 1915 | |
| Place of Death | Previous Unit | |
| Maroeoil near Gavrelle | RM Brigade at HMS Victory | |
Enlistment Details
- Nov 1915 - Attested locally
- Mar 1916 - Appealed to War Tribunal and his appeal was rejected
- 17 Aug 1916 - Enlisted in Royal Marines and posted to 6th Platoon, B Company, 1st Battalion
- 23 Mar 1917 - Arrived in France
Circumstances of Death
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Victor was originally listed as being missing in action and his death was later accepted as being on 28 Apr 1917. The brief entries in the Battalion War Diary for that period are transcribed below Maroeoil Line - 27th: Front line, Battn have been ordered to attack Oppy-Merricourt line. 2 OR killed, 2 wounded. Bttn move to take up battle position at 10pm. Maroeoil Line - 28th: Battalion attacked on sector left of Gavrelle-Oppy line at 4.24am. Gained objectives but were driven out by counter attacks. Following officer casualties: Lieut Col Cartwright DSO, Capt Goldsmith; Capt Jones; Capt Pearson MC; 2/Lt Atkinson; 2/Lt Evan; 2/Lt Roberts; 2/Lt Kenny; 2/Lt Marsh. [No mention is made of casualties amongst the NCO's and men]. Maroeoil Line - 29th: Battalion relieved in line |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 17 Jun 1897 at Wilmcote | 20 Aug 1897 at Wilmcote |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| George and Mary Ann Neale | The Hill, Snitterfield |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Snitterfield Council School 1901-1911 | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1897 - Wilmcote | 1911 - School < June |
| 1901 - The Hill, Snitterfield | 1911 - Gardener at Welcombe House |
| 1911 - The Hill, Snitterfield | 1916 - Gardener at Welcombe House |
| 1917 - The Hill, Snitterfield |
