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 Killed | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Regina Trench Cemetery |
| First Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 7 Sep 1915 in the Dardenelles | ~ | Kenilworth War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Mobilised | |
| Battle of the Somme | 4 Sep 1914 in Warwick | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| E of Thiepval | 10th Hussars | |
- 8 Nov 1915 - appointed as Lance Corporal
- 2 May 1916 - Appointed as Corporal
Circumstances of Death
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Charles is listed as being killed in action on 30th September 1916. The 8th Battalion war diary entries for the 29th & 30th September are transcribed below. The battalion was involved in the attack on Hessian Trench and Stuff Redoubt. Map Ref 57D.R.27.b.6.3 [E of Thiepval] – 1916.Sep.29th – 12noon: 12.16pm: Objective reached, partly held. Z Coy reinforced attacking companies and consolidated new positions captured. Y Coy remained in Support. All captured positions held Map Ref 57D.R.27.b.6.3 [E of Thiepval] – 1916.Sep.30th – 6pm: Bombing attack on a stronger position made by attacking Coys. Position captured and held. 12 midnight: Battalion relieved by 8th Bn South Lancashire Regt. Battalion marched out. Attacks made were a complete success. Enemy losses very great. Our casualties from 28th to 30th inclusive: 10 Officers and 237 other ranks. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1892 in Kenilworth | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John Austin and Elizabeth Butler | 125 Albion Street, Kenilworth |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1892 - Kenilworth | 1901 - School age |
| 1901 - 21 Henry Street, Kenilworth | 1911 - Clerk at Dunlop's in Coventry |
| 1911 - 68 Henry Street, Kenilworth | 1914 - Clerk at Dunlop's in Coventry |
| 1914 - 68 Henry Street, Kenilworth | |
| 1916 - 125 Albion Street, Kenilworth |
