South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | British War & Victory Medals | Roisel Communal Cemetery Ext |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| After 1 Jan 1916 | Bravery in the Field | Welford on Avon |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Action at Maissemy Ridge | March 1915 - Stratford on Avon | ~ |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Villeveque | ~ | |
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
Edwin was killed in action on 15 Sep 1918 at or near Maissemy Ridge, Villeveque on the St. Quentin front. Edwin won his military medal on this day. The war diary for day is transcribed below:Villeque and Marteville Sept 15th: At 5.30am A, B & C Companies attacked under an artillery barrage with a view to gaining the high ground in R.30 and R.36. All objectives were gained, many of the enemy were killed and 9 taken prisoner and 10 machine guns captured. Throughout the day enemy snipers were very active and caused many casualties. Casualties for the day were 13 killed and 50 wounded.
The Corps commander. Lt Gen Sir W. Braithewaite K.C.B Commanding IX Corps wired congratulations on capture of sime very important ground. The battalion was relieved by Loyal North Lancs. 1st Inf Bde and moved back into Brigade Reserve near Vermand. END
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1892 at Welford on Avon | 18 Sep 1892 at Welford on Avon |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Herbert and Rose Hunt | Welford on Avon |
| Wife | Marriage Date/Place |
| Ada Jane Hunt nee Batchelor | Apr 1917 at Evesham |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1892 - Welford on Avon | 1911 - Hockley, Goods Railway Station |
| 1901 - High Street, Welford on Avon | |
| 1911 - Not found | |
| 1917 - Fern Cottage Pebworth |
