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 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Pont-du-Hem Military Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 11 Sep 1914 in Rouen, France | ~ | Stratford on Avon WW1 Memorial |
| Stratford Holy Trinity Church | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Straford Cemetery Memorial |
| First Battle of Ypres | 1912 in Warwick | |
| Place of Death | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| La Boutillerie Fromelles | 4 Aug 1914 at Portland Bill | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
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Alfred is listed as being killed in action, most likely by a sniper, on 4th November 1914. The 2nd Battalion war diary entries for the period 2nd to 4th November 1914 are transcribed below. La Boutillerie Fromelles – Nov 3rd 1914: A patrol from A Coy surprised the enemy digging and managed to account for a few getting safely back themselves. Trenches were heavily shelled during the day. Casualties: Rank & File 1 killed 3 wounded. La Boutillerie Fromelles – Nov 4th 1914: Quiet night. More sniping than usual during the day. Casualties Capt. R A Phillips, Lt Shelton wounded. R & F 4 killed 3 wounded. Reinforcements – Lt Raffles and 37 men arrived La Boutillerie Fromelles – Nov 5th 1914: Moderately quiet except for rather heavy shelling in the morning. Casualties nil. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan Qtr 1895 in Stratford | 21 Aug 1895 in Stratford on Avon |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Ernest Henry & Emily Allcock | 50 Great William Street, Stratford on Avon |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1895 - Stratford on Avon | 1901 - School age |
| 1901 - 25 Shakespeare Street, Stratford on Avon | 1911 - Servant - Under Boots |
| 1911 - Red Horse Hotel, Bridge Street, Stratford on Avon | |
| 1915 - 50 Great William Street, Stratford on Avon | |
- Brother of Frederick Charles Allcock who also fell