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 | Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemtery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 31 Jul 1915 at Boulogne with 11th Battalion | See Below | Snitterfield |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Hundred Day Offensive | October 1914 at Birmingham | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| 3rd Canadian or 18th CCS at Etricourt | 11th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire | |
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
Hubert was awarded (Gazette) the Meritorious Sevice Medal on 17 Jun 1918 the Citation for which reads:-
"His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Meritorious Service Medal to the undermentioned Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men, in recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in France during the present war".
Circumstances of Death
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Hubert is listed as dying of wounds on 8 Oct 1918 and was buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road cemetery which was used for burials by the 3rd Canadian and 18th Casualty Clearing Stations. We have not been able to establish on which day Hubert was wounded and can only summise that it was prior to 1 Oct 1918 as after that time the battalion were not in front lines - see below. The Battalion were involved in a large operation between 25th and 30th September the report about which can be read by clicking here (PDF). Ytres 1st-8th Oct 1918: Battalion remains in rest in Brigade Reserve at Ytres. No reports of casualties Ytres 9th Oct 1918: Battalion moved to Vauxelles. No reports of casualties |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan Qtr 1887 at Snitterfield | 23 Mar 1887 at Snitterfield |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Charles and Ellen Brain | Heath End, Snitterfield |
| Wife | Marriage Details |
| Elizabeth Emma Brain nee Wilkins | Oct Qtr 1917 in Stratford on Avon District |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Snitterfield Council School | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1887 - Snitterfield | 1901 - Carter on Farm |
| 1891 - Cottage on Park Farm, Snitterfield | 1911 - Waggoner on farm |
| 1901 - Heath End, Snitterfield | |
| 1911 - Heath End, Snitterfield | |
| 1917 - Loxley, Warwicks |
