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 | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Ploegsteert Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 18 May 1915 in France | ~ | Stratford on Avon WW1 Memorial |
| Stratford Holy Trinity Church | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Stratford Cemetery Memorial |
| Hundred Days Offensive | December 1914 in Shrewsbury | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Mt. Kokereele | 42161 Royal Irish Fusiliers | |
Circumstances of Death
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James is listed as being killed in action on 8th September 1918. The, very brief, 2nd Battalion war diary entries for the 6th to 15th September 1918 are transcribed below. Anecdotal reports state that James was killed by shellfire whilst travelling between the Waterloo and McGilligan Camp. Waterloo Camp - Sept 6th-7th 1918: Quiet Day, with the exception of Crucifix Corner where Coys were lying, which was shelled intermittently by enemy H.V. shells. Waterloo Camp - Sept 8th 1918: Battalion moved to Magilligan Camp to same positions as occupied on 3rd instant. Magilligan Camp - Sept 9th – 15th Sept 1918: In billets at Magilligan Camp. Coys at disposal of Coy commanders, training & C. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan Qtr 1891 in Stratford on Avon | ~ |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| James and Elizabeth Berry | Swans Nest Cottage, Stratford on Avon |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1891 - Swans Nest Cottage, Stratford on Avon | 1901 - School age |
| 1901 - Swans Nest Cottage, Stratford on Avon | 1911 - Journeyman Baker |
| 1911 - Swans Nest Cottage, Stratford on Avon | 1915 - Journeyman Baker |
| 1918 - Swans Nest Cottage, Stratford on Avon | |
Brother of Harold Berry who also fell
