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 |
| 16 Mar 1916 in France | ~ | Warwick (Eleanor Cross) War Memorial |
| Warwick St. Paul | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Warwick School |
| Battle of Arras | October 1915 in Warwick | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Gavrelle | 14th Bn Royal Warwickshire Regt | |
Circumstances of Death
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Francis is listed as being killed in action on 25 Apr 1917. The 11th Battalion War diary for the period 24th to 27th April is transcribed below. 24.4.17 – Gavrelle: Battn in touch with a battalion of the Yorks & Lancs Regt om the left and 8th E. Lancs on the right. Continued to hold above position [100yds east of Gavrelle-Roeux Road] until 3am night of 24th/25th when relieved by 6th Bedfords. 2nd Lt H.C.B Bowen wounded. Nothing else of importance occurred during this period 25.4.17 – Chilli Trench: When relieved Battn took up position of support in Chili Trench. 2nd Lt Weller and two platoons of D Coy including two Lewis Guns rejoined from 10. R.Fs. 26.4.17 to 27.4.17 – Chilli Trench: Battn held this trench until night of 27th/28th. During this period a communication trench was dug from Chili Trench to new front line trench (Clasp Tr). Trenches were deepened, fire steps and gun emplacements made. Snipers were placed in suitable positions. On night of 27th-28th a jumping off trench was dug 50 yards west of Gavrelle-Roeux Road on the battalions frontage. Artillery on both sides continued to be active. Enemy appeared nervous and night signals were sent up on several occasions and heavy artillery fire opened on our positions. Great aerial activity particularly on our side. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1896 in Warwick | 5 Jul 1896 at Warwick, St Paul |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| William and Ann | 2 Edward Street, Warwick |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Warwick School | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1896 - 49 Saltisford, Warwick | 1911 - School |
| 1901 - 49 Saltisford, Warwick | |
| 1911 - 49 Saltisford, Warwick | |
| 1915 - 2 Edward Street, Warwick | |
- Warwick War Memorial Project Biography which contains a lot more personal information about Francis provided by his Great Niece.
- Photograph courtesy of Jennifer Jones and Warwick War Memorial Project
