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 | Kenilworth Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Other Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 22 March 1915 in France | Meritorious Service Medal (Gazette) | Kenilworth War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Died of the illnesses described below | August 1914 in Warwick | ~ |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| 3 Arthur Street, Kenilworth | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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John died of sub-acute Rheumastism and Aortic & Mitral Valvular Disease at his home, 3 Arthur Street, on 20 March 1921. John was the CSM of B Company during the war, having joined as a Private, and served in both France & Italy before being discharged on 29th September 1919. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in June 1918 in recognition of "valuable services rendered with the Forces in Italy". |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1891 in Warwick | 6 Sep 1891 at Warwick St. Mary |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| James Richard and Emma Woodfield | 9 North Rock, Warwick |
| Wife | Marriage Details |
| Margery Woodfield nee Bates | Apr Qtr 1920 in Kenilworth |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1891 - 9 Saltisford, Warwick | 1901 - Scholar |
| 1901 - 9 North Rock, Saltisford, Warwick | 1911 - Grocery Warehouseman |
| 1911 - 9 North Rock, Saltisford, Warwick | 1921 - Grocers Assistant |
| 1915 - 3 Arthur Street, Kenilworth | |
| 1921 - 3 Arthur Street, Kenilworth |