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 | Wancourt British Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| After 1 Jan 1916 | ~ | Warwick (Eleanor Cross) War Memorial |
| Warwick St. Paul | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Hundred Days Offensive | Oct/Nov 1914 at Warwick | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Aubers | Pte 46218 Machine Gun Corps | ~ |
Please Note:
Harry had enlisted in his own name in the Rifle Brigade on 6 Apr 1914, however his true age was quickly realised and he was discharged on 12 May 1914 aged 15
Harry then enlisted in Oct or Nov 1914 using his brothers name, Joseph Arthur Tilsley, and he was still 15 years old when he did so. However again it is believed that
it was realised that he was too young and he did not enter France until at least 1 Jan 1916 and most likely later when he turned 18 in Jan - Mar 1917.
Circumstances of Death
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Harry is listed as being killed in action on 28 Aug 1918. The 1st/5th Battalion war diary entries for the 27th to 29th August 198 are transcribed below. Harbonniers – 1918 – Tues – 27 Aug: Showery day & situation very quiet in front line. The Commanding Officer took over command of the Battalion in the afternoon. Harbonniers – 1918 – Wed – 28 Aug: Owing to retreat of Germans in front the Battalion moved forward from its position in Harbonniers area without getting into touch with the enemy, it proceeded via Framerville and Soyecourt to a position 2000 yards east of Deniecourt. The transport also moved forward and halter for the night in Soyecourt. During the day Capt J. Shirley was wounded. Capt A.G. McNaughten rejoined the Battalion from an instruction course in Aldershot. Soyecourt – 1918 – Thurs – 29 Aug: In the morning pursuit was continued and the Battalion advanced to a position south of the main road in Villers Carbonnel. A few casualties were suffered through enemy shellings. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan Qtr 1899 in Warwick | 19 Mar 1899 at Warwick, St. Paul |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| George and Jane Susanna Tilsley | 11, St. Laurence Avenue, Warwick |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1899 - Market Street, Warwick | 1911 - School |
| 1901 - 4 Edwards Court, Market Street, Warwick | |
| 1911 - 4 Woodwards Court, Warwick | |
| 1915 - 11 St. Laurence Avenue, Warwick | |
- Brother of William Tilsley who also fell
- Harry's brother Joseph survived the war.
- Warwick War Memorial Project Biography