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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| Salonika | British War & Victory Medals | East Mudros Military Cemetery, Lemnos |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 7 Sep 1918 | ~ | New Milverton |
| Leamington Spa | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Leamington College for Boys |
| Accidentally Killed | 22 Apr 1918 | Commissioned 30 Aug 1918 [GazetteGazette] | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Limnos Island, Greece | 226 Squadron | |
Circumstances of Death
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Roland was the Observer on De Haviland D.H.9 serial number D2951, piloted by Lt. B.H. Church when it had some sort of accident. The pilot was injured by survived. An Obituary in the Leamington Spa Courier on 27 Dec 1918 is transcribed below but it gives no further information regarding the accident. Leamington Spa Courier - 27 Dec 1918 News was received on Saturday morning last from the Air Ministry that Second-Lieut. Roland Barrett Poole, R.A.F has been reported accidentally killed while serving the Agean Squadron. At the same time a letter dated November 23rd was received from him stating that he was engaged clearing the Dardenelles of mines. He volunteered in April last and on receiving his commission was drafted to Murdos, Greece. He was an old boy of Leamington Secondary School. He tool a prominent part in the formation and carrying on of the Boys Life Brigade, being an Officer and ambulence instructor. He was also assistant organist of Christ Church and member of the Choir and the local Y.M.C.A. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 6 Jun 1899 at Leamington Spa | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| James and Mary Elizabeth Poole | 17 Strathearn Road, Leamington Spa. |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Leamington College for Boys | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1899 - 17 Strathearn Road, Leamington Spa | 1911 - Scholar |
| 1901 - 17 Strathearn Road, Leamington Spa | 1915 - Apprentice Engineer at Alfred Herbert Ltd. |
| 1911 - 17 Strathearn Road, Leamington Spa | |
| 1918 - 17 Strathearn Road, Leamington Spa |
