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 | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Dozinghem Military Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 27 Jul 1915 in France | ~ | Dunchurch |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) | 7 Sep 1914 in Rugby | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| 61st CCS at Dozinghem | ~ | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
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Walter is listed as dying of wounds at the 61st Casualty Clearing Station at Dozinghem. The 9th Battalion war diary entries for the 17th & 18th August 1917 are transcribed below. Ouderdom - 17.8.17: Bussed from Ouderdom to field 2 kilometres past Dickiebusch, opposite Cafe Belge. Bn encamped till evening. Bn less details under Major Hon. N.G. Bligh proceeded to trenches and relieved remnants of the 56th Division on Westhoek Ridge. Relief complete at 6.30am, 18th. Westhoek Ridge - 18.8.1817: Heavy enemy shelling omthe Battation front all day, increasing in intensity during the night, attack expected but did not materialise. Battn HQ on Menin Road blown in in one place. Casualties OR 9. Battalion occupied Advanced posts in front of Westhoek Ridge. END |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtrt 1892 in Thurlaston | 26 Jun 1892 at Dunchurch |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Thomas (deceased) and Hannah Gillings | The Heath, Dunchurch |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1892 - Thurlaston | 1901 - Scholar |
| 1901 - The Heath, Dunchurch | 1911 - Carpenters Apprentice |
| 1911 - The Heath, Dunchurch | 1914 - Carpenter |
| 1917 - The Heath, Dunchurch | |