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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| Gallipoli | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Helles Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 13 Jul 1915 in Gallipoli | ~ | Stratford on Avon WW1 Memorial |
| Stratford Holy Trinity Church | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Stratford Cemetery Memorial |
| Battle of Sari Bair | On or After 5 Aug 1914 in Stratford on Avon | |
| Place of Death | Previous Service, Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Sari Bair, Turkey | See below | |
Previous Service History
- 07 Dec 1892 - Enlisted in
- 13 Oct 1894 - Posted to Ceylon
- 19 Mar 1896 - Posted to Malta
- 21 Jan 1897 - Posted to Egypt
- 18 Oct 1898 - Posted to East Indies
- 28 Nov 1902 - Posted to Home
- 06 Dec 1908 - Retired after 16 years service
Circumstances of Death
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John is listed as being killed in action on 10th August 1915. The 9th Battalion war diary entries for the period 9th to 11th August are transcribed below. Kunja Dere – 09.8.1915: At stand to, 3.30am. D Coy were withdrawn from the trenches dug during the night as it was found impossible, owing to the incompleteness of the trenches, to keep them there with rifle and machine gun fire playing down on them from above. Lookouts were posted and an Outpost place in front of the trenches. A body of 40 men were kept close at hand and the remainder of D, one platoon of B and part of C Coy were kept nearby in the Gull as support. About 6pm the Worcesters relieve the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in this position. A Coy under Major R.G. Shuttleworth, held a position on The Farm. About 3pm all of B Coy took up a position to the left of A Coy and C Coy moved to the left and rear of B Coy. During the day the following casualties occurred: Aghyl Dere Gully 10th Aug 1915: Early on the morning of the 10th the Turks attacked our position with disastrous results for the Warwickshire Regiment. It was found impossible to hold the line with no support immediately available. The Ghurkas and Sikhs retired, the trenches were enfiladed by machine gun fire and our men were mown down. Casualties which occurred during the day were – killed: officers 4, O.R. 44; Wounded: officers 4, O.R. 147; Missing: officers 1, O.R. 117; sick O.R. 16; Total casualties: officers 9, O.R. 324. Effective strength remaining: officers 1, attached officers 2, O.R. 248. The remainder of the Battalion returned to the Brigade reserve rest camp near Brigade Headquarters. Kunja Dere – 11.8.1915: The Battalion took over the Sikhs post and remained there during the day. Captain & Adjutant C.C.R. Nevill, the only officer left with the Regiment was wounded. Casualties: Killed Nil; Wounded 1 Officer & 1 OR. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 8 Aug 1875 in Stratford surname Conmee | 18 Oct 1875 at Stratford Holy Trinity |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Charlotte Conmee / Conway (see below) | Field Barn, Preston on Stour (servant aged 60) |
| Wife and Marriage Details | Children |
| Elizabeth Conway nee Kemp | Dorothy, Kathleen, William, Charles, & John |
| 4 Apr 1908 in | |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Union Workhouse School, Stratford | ~ |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1875 - Union Workhouse, Stratford on Avon | 1881 - School age |
| 1881 - Union Workhouse, Stratford on Avon | 1891 - Labourer |
| 1891 - 6 Emms Court, Stratford on Avon | 1892 - Soldier in Royal Warwickshire Regt |
| 1901 - Army Barracks, East Indies | 1901 - Soldier in Royal Warwickshire Regt |
| 1911 - 7 Victoria Terrace, Stratford on Avon | 1911 - Brewery Cellarman |
| 1915 - 7 Victoria Terrace, Stratford on Avon | 1914 - Brewery Cellarman |
- Brother of Frederick Conway who also fell
- John's surname at birth was Conmee and he was born in the Union Workhouse in Stratford on Avon
- John's fathers name is not given on the birth certificate
- His mother, Charlotte had 4 boys, John Henry, James Alfred b 1873 & twins Frederick & Arthur b Apr-Jun Qtr 1877 all as Conmee
- In 1881 Charlotte, James, John, Frederick & Arthur were all living in the Union Workhouse, Stratford on Avon
- Alfred joined the Merchant Navy and was drowned in 1891 when he fell overboard from the trawler Sea Belle off Spurn Head.
- We have not researched the life of Arthur.
