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 Star & Clasp, British War & Victory Medals | Ploegsteert Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 10 Sep 1914 at St Nazaire, France | ~ | Warwick (Eleanor Cross) War Memorial |
| Warwick St. Paul's | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Battle of Armentieres | 1912 at Warwick | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| near Chapelle Armentieres | ||
Original Enlistment
Harry's service number was 4504, he enlisted between 2 Jan 1912 when #4413 was issued and 31 Jul 1912 when # 4713 was issued. Source
Circumstances of Death
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Harry is listed as being killed in action on 19 Oct 1914. The 3rd Battalion war diary for that day is transcribed below. 19.10.14 - The whole of this day the situation did not change as far as the Rifle Brigade was concerned. On our right the Leinster Regiment are reported to have occupied Premesque while on the left the Royal Fusiliers appeared to advance. Our left companies drew a little more together but the left is still exposed and well behind the right of the line. Casualties: 2 Riflemen killed. End |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1893 at Warwick | 20 Jul 1893 at Warwick, All Saints |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Charles and Harriet Annie Unitt | 33 Parkes Street, Saltisford |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Warwick Borough C of E School | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1893 - Chapman Street, Warwick | 1911 - Boots at Local Hotel |
| 1901 - 12 Mill Street, Warwick | |
| 1911 - 33 Parkes Street, Saltisford | |
| 1914 - 33 Parkes Street, Saltisford | |