South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project |
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Military History |
| Theatre of War | Medals | Commonwealth War Grave of Memorial |
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| France and Flanders | British War & Victory Medals | Duisans British Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| After 1 March 1917 | ~ | Shottery War Memorial |
| Stratford on Avon WW1 Memorial | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted Date | Stratford Cemetery Memorial |
| Hundred Days Offensive | February 1917 at Stratford on Avon | |
| Other War Memorials | ||
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | ~ |
| 23rd CCS at Agnez-les-Duisans | Private 17026 Royal Warwickshire Regiment | |
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
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Henry is listed as dying of wounds on 27th September 1918 at the 23rd Casualty Clearing Station at Agnez-les-Duisans.The 1st Battalion war diary entries for the period 21st to 27th September are transcribed below and it seems that Henry was originally wounded on either the 21st or 22nd. Oppy Front – Sept 21st 1918: Bn in the line Oppy sector. 7 OR’s joined – night attack on hostile trenches – all objectives gained – 2 unwounded prisoners captured, 2 OR’s wounded. Oppy Front – Sept 22nd 1918: Bn in the line Oppy sector – 3 OR’s wounded Oppy Front – Sept 23rd 1918: Bn in the line Oppy sector Oppy Front – Sept 24th 1918: Bn in the line Oppy sector – 4 O Ranks joined Oppy Front – Sept 25th 1918: Bn in the line Oppy sector Oppy Front – Sept 26th 1918: Bn in the line Oppy sector Oppy Front – Sept 27th 1918: Bn in the line Oppy sector |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Bapitsm Date/Place |
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| Jul Qtr 1898 | 9 Dec 1898 at Stratford on Avon |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Elizabeth Bennett | Shottery |
| Wife & Marriage Date/Place | Children & Year of Birth |
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| Address History | Employment History |
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1 The Barracks, Shottery |
1911 - School |
