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 | Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 22 Mar 1915 in France | ~ | Kenilworth War Memorial |
| Kenilworth St. Barnabas | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Mobilised | Kenilworth St. Nicholas |
| Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) | August 1914 in Coventry | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| St. Julien | Former Service # 2673 | |
Circumstances of Death
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Bertie is listed as being killed in action on 13th August 1917. The war diary for the period 12th to 15th August is transcribed below: St. Julien Sector - 12 Aug 1917: The 5th R War relieved the battalion in the front line during the night of 13/14th during the course of which the enemy put down two gas shell bombardments. St. Julien Sector - 13 Aug 1917: The whole tour in the line was very trying owing to the bad state of the ground. The heavy artillery and constant rain making any movement extremely difficult. After relief the Battalion were in reserve in shelters on the East Bank of the Yser Canal. St. Julien Sector - 14 Aug 1917: Spent in Canalbank. Warning was issued to be ready to move on 15th to Dambre Camp St. Julien Sector - 15 Aug 1917: Battalion moved into Dambre Camp. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Oct Qtr 1889 in Kenilworth | 8 Dec 1889 in Kenilworth |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| William and Sarah Bannard | Both deceased |
| Wife and Marriage Details | Children |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1889 - Kenilworth | 1901 - School age |
| 1891 - Albion Street, Kenilworth | 1911 - Driller (Lathe) |
| 1901 - 38 Albion Street, Kenilworth | |
| 1911 - 105 Albion Street, Kenilworth | |
- Next of Kin given as brother of Mr. E. G. Bannard, of 6 Little Virginia, Kenilworth
