Military History

Theatre

Action/Battle/Other

Battle of Albert (Battle of the Somme)

Place of Death

near La Boisselle

 

Medals

Medal Citation (if app)

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Enlisted Date/Place

Rugby

Previous Regiments/Units

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Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)

The battalion was holding the front lines from Keats Redan to Argyle Street in preparation for an attack the following day. The lines were heavily shelled causing casualties of 41 killed, wounded, missing or shell shocked.

10th Bn position Keats Redan to Argyll St  Thick Red Line is the Front Line	Thiepval Memorial

Birth Date & Place

Baptism Date & Place

Parents

William George & Elisabeth Ann
Achroy Cottage, Bourton on Dunsmore

Wife & Marriage

Children

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Occupation(s)

• 1911 - School

Schools & Colleges

 

Address History

• 1901 - Thurlaston
• 1911 - Thurlaston
• 1914 - Achroy Cottage, Bourton on Dunsmore

Other Information

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