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 | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Tyne Cot Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 31 Jul 1915 | ~ | Cherington and Stourton WM |
| Stourton Methodist Church | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Battle of Poelcappelle (Third Battle of Ypres) | December 1914 at Stratford on Avon | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| near Gheruveld | ~ | |
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
The war diary for 9 Oct 1917 states Tower Hamlets [near Gheruveld] 5.20am 'attack by our troops on left of our sector, simultaneous the three batts in front line (112th Bde) with close objectives. In the event of enemy retiring [11th] battalion to move forward (SE direction) by bounds for about 1500 yards by means of fighting patrols (4 platoons full strength) no development'.
5.45 am "Intense artillery retaliatory bombardment lasting 24 hours. Points most shelled BN HQ. RAP. BASSEVILLBEEK to DUMBARTON DUMP"
Albert was most likely killed during the bombardment noted above. Alberts brother Joseph was also killed during these actions.
Private Frank Silverster of Alderminster was also killed on this day.
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1889 at Cherington | 12 May 1889 at Cherington |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John and Charlotte Godson | Red Lion Street, Kings Sutton |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1889 - Cherington | 1901 - Labourer on farm |
| 1891 - Weston Subedge, Glos | 1911 - Labourer on farm |
| 1901 - Neithrop, Oxon | |
| 1911 - Sutton under Brailes | |
| 1917 - Cherington | |
Brother of Private 10025 Joseph Godson
