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 | Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 19 May 1915 in Boulogne, France | ~ | Bilton War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Local actions near Ypres | September 1914 in Rugby | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| 1 mile E of Poperinghe | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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George is listed as being killed in action on 7th August 1915. The brief 7th Battalion war diary entries for the period 6th to 8th August are transcribed below. 1 Mile E of Poperinghe – 6.8.15: Battalion in bivouac. One platoon new draft sent to reinforce A & B Coys 1 Mile E of Poperinghe – 7.8.15: A & B Coys relieved during night of 7th/8th Aug. They were subjected to continuous & heavy fire from shelling and trench mortars during their tour of duty. Their casualties were Killed 10 and wounded 34. 1 Mile E of Poperinghe – 8.8.15: Battalion in bivouacs, resting |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1891 in Bilton | 14 Jun 1891 at Bilton St. Mark's |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| James Charles and Sarah Jane Goadby | Magnet Road, Bilton |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1891 - Red Row, Bilton | 1901 School age |
| 1901 - New Road, Bilton | 1911 - Bricklayers Apprentice |
| 1911 - 38 Asmuns Place, Hendon, London | 1914 - Bricklayer |
| 1914 - Magnet Road, Bilton | |
- Member of the Bilton Magnet, Cricket and Working Mens clubs
