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 | Thiepval Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 18 Jul 1915 in France | ~ | Studley War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Battle of the Somme | August 1914 in Birmingham | ~ |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Trenches near Ovilliers | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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Raymond is listed as being killed in action on 12th November 1916. The 10th Battalion was diary entries for the period 11th to 13th November are transcribed below. Front Line [near Ovilliers] 11.11.16: Work on trenches continued. Enemy artillery fairly active throughout the day. Front Line 12.11.16: Work on trenches continued. Dugout frames and sandbags carried from RE Dump to support line. In afternoon Battalion took over line held by 6th Wilts as far as R.21.a.3.6. In the evening the Battn was relieved by 7th E Lancs R. A quiet relief. Relief completed about 9.30pm Battalion marched back to Bow Huts near Donnets Post (Wellington Huts) Casualties: killed 1, wounded 4, missing 4 Wellington Huts – 13.11.16: Day devoted to cleaning up and preparation for operation. In afternoon Coys had to evacuate 10 huts to make room for 8th N Staffs and D Coy and ½ C Coy moved to Cromwell Huts |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1897 in Studley | 18 Dec 1897 at Studley St. Mary |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Robert and Louisa Nicholls | Priory Cottages, Alcester Road, Studley |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1897 - Studley | 1911 - Wire Cutter |
| 1901 - Priory Cottages, Alcester Road, Studley | |
| 1911 - Priory Cottages, Alcester Road, Studley | |
| 1914 - Priory Cottages, Alcester Road, Studley | |
