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 | Ypres Town Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 8 Oct 1914 in Ostend, Belgium | ~ | Stratford on Avon WW1 Memorial |
| Stratford Holy Trinity Church | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Stratford Cemetery Memorial |
| Battle of Langemarck (Ypres) | Commissioned 31 Jul 1902 (Gazette) | |
| Place of Death | Promotions | Other War Memorials |
| Klein Zillebeke / Ypres | Promoted to Lt in India on 31 Jul 1905 (Gazette) | Marlborough School Roll of Honour |
Circumstances of Death
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Eric was wounded in action at Zandvoord and died from his wounds on way to hospital in an ambulance somewhere between Klein Zillebeke and Ypres. The 4th Brigade war diary entries for the period 22nd to 24th October 1914 are transcribed below. N of the Zandvoorde - 22.10.1914: C Battery had 2 sections in action just N of the Zandvoorde ridge where they were shelled throughout the day, but not very accurately, fire was directed on various objectives in a southerly and easterly direction. K Battery with 7th Cavalry Brigade were in reserve in Hooge & moved into action near Klein Zillebeke at about 2pm firing towards Houthem and Kortewilde, the battery was withdrawn at dusk. N of the Zandvoorde - 23.10.1914: C as for 22nd. German fire more severe, Lt. E.L Talbot wounded by shell & died on his way to Ypres. K in action about same place as on 22nd. N of the Zandvoorde - 24.10.1914: C withdrawn to a position 1200 yards from crest as they were unable to clear the crest at short ranges & the forward position held no compensation advantages. K as for 23rd. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 15 Dec 1883 in Milford Hall, Newtown | 27 Jan 1884 in Llanllwchaearn |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John Arthur and Alice Buckley Talbot | Both deceased of Newtown, Wales |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Marlborough School, 1897 to 1900 | Royal Military Academy, Woolwich 1900 to 1902 |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1883 - Milford Hall, Newtown, Montgomery | 1891 - School age |
| 1891 - 14 New Road, Newtown | 1897 - Student at Marlborough School |
| 1897 - Marlborough School, Wiltshire | 1900 - Student Soldier at Royal Military Academy |
| 1901 - Royal Military Academy, Woolwich | 1902 - 2nd Lt in Royal Horse Artillery |
| 1911 - Woolwich Barracks, London | 1911 - Lt in Royal Horse Artillery |
| 1914 - Woolwich Barracks, London | 1914 - Lt in Royal Horse Artillery |
- By 1895 both of Eric's parents had died he & his 2 siblings came under the guardianship of Francis Lawrence Talbot of Clopton Road, Stratford
- Francis Talbot was a Director of Flowers Brewery
- Eric was a Member of The Old Marlburians Masonic Lodge
