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 & Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Euston Road Cemetery, Colincamps |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 19 Sep 1915 in France | ~ | Chessetts Wood |
| Knowle Soldiers Chapel | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Knowle War Memorial |
| Battle of the Somme | 9 Feb 1915 in Stratford on Avon | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Auchenvillers | Pte 94005 Royal Field Artillery | ~ |
| Pte 20313 Essex Regiment |
Circumstances of Death
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Alexander is listed as being killed in action on either the 15th or 16th September 1916 duing the Battle of the Somme. The 14th Battalion war diary for the period 14th to 17th September is transcribed below. Mailly - 14th: Relieved 13th R Sussex R in left sub-sector of Auchonvillers. Relief complete by 1pm. Working Parties duck boarding. Minor artillery opertations. Mine and raids on left. Preparation for smoke but wind not favourable for it. Minenwerfer [short range Mortar aka minnies] not active. 2 Casualties. Auchonvillers - 15th: Slightly active in the early morning. Minnies active in the afternoon. Artillery wire cutting. 13th Sussex up to raid, couldn’t get thro wire. Strong patrol of ours out. Good news from South. 3 Casualties Auchonvillers - 16th: Aeroplanes active – enemies and ours. Artillery wire cutting. Scare about 6pm, report that enemy were coming over. Very active in the night minnies and rifle grenades. Our strong patrols out & wirers. 8 Casualties – 2 accidental cleaning bombs. Auchonvillers - 17th: Very quiet day, only a few shells flying about. Busy wiring. Capt Gunner DSO wounded just before midnight. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 28 Nov 1875 in | 3 Mar 1876 at Birmingham St. Peter's |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Joseph and Mary Annie Astle | Bordesley Green, Birmingham |
| Wife | Marriage Details |
| Mary Isabella Astle nee Russell |
15 Aug 1906 at Knowle Parish Church |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1875 - 1 Parade, St Peter's Birmingham | 1881 - Scholar |
| 1881 - Horse & Groom PH, 77 Dale End, Birmingham | 1891 - Barman |
| 1891 - Angel Inn PH, Wells Street, Aston | 1901 - Barman |
| 1899 - Victoria PH, 83 Bordersley Green, Birmingham | 1904 - Barman |
| 1904 - Victoria PH, 83 Bordersley Green, Birmingham | 1906 - Farmer |
| 1906 - Chessetts Wood, Knowle | 1911 - Farmer |
| 1911 - Chessetts Wood | |
| 1915 - Chessetts Wood | |
