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 in Which Died | Campaign Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | 1914 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Noeux-les-Mines Communal Cemetery |
| First Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 12 Aug 1914 in Le Havre, France | ~ | Leamington Spa War Memorial |
| Leamington St. John's Memorial | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Battle of Loos | 22 July 1912 in Coventry | |
| Other War Memorials | ||
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | ~ |
| 6th London Field Ambulance | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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Robert is listed as having died of wounds on the 30th September 1915. Coldstream Guards medical records state the he died at the 6th London Field Ambulance and De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour states that he was originally wounded on 27th September. The 1st Battalion war diary entry for the 27th is transcribed below. Le Rutoire Farm – 27 Sep 1915: The Battalion marched off to occupy the 1st & 2nd line of German trenches opposite Lone Tree at 3am. Dug ourselves in there. Attack the Wood & Chalk Pit in support of the 2nd Irish Guards at 4pm. The Irish Guards attained objectives but retired. No 1 Coy & No 2 Coy attacked and captured Wood and Chalk Pit & dug themselves in on the far side. This position was made good & consolidated. Many wounded men who had been out since 25th brought in. Wood & Chalk Pit made a very prominent salient which rendered it a difficult position to hold. Casualties: Capt Darrel & 2/Lt Heathcote wounded. 27 Other Ranks. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 11 Jun 1893 in Leamington Spa | 11 Jun 1893 at Leamington Spa, All Saints |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| William and Mary Chapman | 19 Charles Street, Leamington Spa |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1893 - Portland Street, Leamington Spa | 1901 - Scholar |
| 1901 - 11 Charles Street, Leamington Spa | 1911 - General Labourer |
| 1904 - 11 Charles Street, Leamington Spa | 1912 - Soldier in Coldstream Guards |
| 1911 - 15 Swan Street, Coventry | |
| 1915 - 19 Charles Street, Leamington Spa | |
- Brother of Edward Chapman who also fell
- In 1904 Robert was arrested for scrumping at Claremont House and later let off by a Magistrate but required to pay costs of 4s 6d.