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 | Quievrain Communal Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 22 Sep 1915 in France | Gazette for Military Cross see below for Citation | Warwick St. Nicholas |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Battle of the Sambre | 31 Dec 1914 in Medicine Hat, Canada | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Crespin, France | 3rd Battalion, C.M.R | Great Dunmow |
Military Cross
Haydon was awarded the Military Cross in the 1918 New Years Honours List for "Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. [On 9 Sep 1917] He led his platoon through severe enfilade rifle and machine-guns fire to reinforce the attacking troops, who had suffered heavy casualties. He at once organised position and held off a
counter-attack, holding onto a precarious position with a handful of men. It was owing to his courage and determination that the position was held".
Service History
- 31 Dec 1914 - enlisted in Canada
- 21 Jan 1915 - Promoted to Lance Corporal
- 22 Sep 1915 - Arrived in France
- 23 Sep 1915 - Promoted to Corporal
- 20 Apr 1916 - Promoted to Sergeant
- 20 Dec 1916 - Promoted to Company Sergeant Major
- 20 Jan 1917 - Promoted to Warrant Officer II
- 2 Jun 1917 - Promoted to Lieutenant
- 20 Aug 1918 - Promoted to Captain
Circumstances of Death
| Haydon is listed as being killed in action on 8 Nov 1918. His Canadian Casualty Card record stated that "He was instantly killed by an enemy bullet while leading his company in an attack south west of Crespin on the morning of 6 Nov 1918". The 2nd Battalion War Diary can be read by clicking here. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 15 Nov 1888 in Great Dunmow | 15 Nov 1888 in Great Dunmow |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Dr. Robert and Anne Lyle | Somerford House, Church Street, Warwick |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Felstead School | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1888 - Great Dunmow | 1901 - Scholar |
| 1891 - High Street, Great Dunmow | 1914 - Teamster |
| 1901 - Village, Felstead, Essex | |
| 1911 - Not found Medicine Hat, Alta, Canada | |
| 1913 - Medicine Hat, Canada | |
- Arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia on 16 Feb 1913
- Granted a Homestead in Saskatchewan on 4 Oct 1913
- His medals were to be given to Miss Winifred Rawlinson of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
