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 | Berks Cemetery Extension |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 4 May 1915 in France | ~ | Stratford on Avon Cemetery Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Winter Operations 1915-16 | 1 Nov 1914 in Victoria, Canada | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Ploegsteert | 30th Canadian Inf & 50th Gordons | |
Service History
- 1 Nov 1914 - Enlisted as Private 77444 in Victoria, British Columbia
- 30 Mar 1915 - Promoted to Corporal
- 13 Jun 1915 - Attended Blendeques Officer Cadet School on Temporary Commission
- 10 Jul 1915 - Promoted to Temporary 2nd Lieutenant - In the field
- 15 Jul 1915 - Promoted to Temporary Lieutenant (Gazette)
- 11 Dec 1915 - Attached to 2nd Field Company, Canadian Engineers
Circumstances of Death
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Alexander is listed as being killed in action on 6th January 1916. We know from his service record that he was a member of 7th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, on attachment to 2nd Field Coy, Canadian Engineers which was renamed 2nd Battalion, Canadian Engineers. The 2nd Battalion war diary entries for the 5th and 6th January 1916 are transcribed below, from them it is clear that Alexander was killed on the 5th January and buried on the 6th. Romarin - 5 Jan 1916: Lt’s Featherstonaugh and Stock, C.E., report as Supernumerary Officers. Lt’s Featherstonaugh detailed to work with Lt. Chetwynd and Lt. Stock with Lt. McCuaig. O.C. Divisional Engineers here for a few minutes in the afternoon. Lt. A.E. Evans, Brigade Wiring Officer, shot near Red Cottage – Trench 132 – and died a few minutes later. Lt. Morgan in charge of Extra Wiring Party goes on leave and is replaced temporarily by Lt. McDonald, 10th Battalion. Romarin - 6 Jan 1916: Dull and cloudy. Arranged with Major Haines, Acting C.O. 7th Battalion for the 7th Battalion to take charge of funeral of Lt. Evans. All his effects here are to turned over for the Adjutant, 7th Battalion, for proper disposal. Major Irving interviews O.C. 10th Battalion regarding material etc. for minor operation to be carried out by that Battalion. No 5525 Sapper W.F. White slightly wounded. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 6 Jan 1872 at 21 Payton Street, Stratford on Avon | |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Rev. Maurice John and Helen Christina Evans | Both deceased |
| Wife and Marriage Details | Children |
| Ethel Evans nee Fenwick deceased | Maurice John b 3 May 1900 |
| Apr Qtr 1899 in Newcastle on Tyne | Helen Margaret b 2 Oct 1902 |
| Schools | Colleges |
| Herriot-Watt College | |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1872 - 21 Payton Street, Stratford on Avon | 1881 - Scholar |
| 1881 - Gwynfryn, Dwygyfylchi, Wales | 1891 - Student of Engineering at Herriot-Watt |
| 1891 - 5 March Hall Road, Edinburgh | 1901 - Civil Engineer in Canada |
| 1901 - New Westminster, Canada | 1914 - Civil Engineer |
| 1914 - 1470 Rockland Avenue, Victoria, BC, Canada | |
- The Guardian of Alexanders two children was Mrs Florence Edwards, 7 Hampton Court, Cook Street, Victoria, BC
