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 | Campaign Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Hebuterne Military Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 27 Jun 1915 in France | ~ | Leamington Spa War Memorial |
| Leamington Spa St. Mary's Memorial | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Local actions on the Somme | Dec 1914 in Leamington Spa | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Trenches near Hebuterne | ~ | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
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Harold is listed as being killed in action on 24th June 1916. The 1st/7th Battalion war diary entries for the period 23rd to 25th June are transcribed below. Trenches, Hebuterne – 23 Jun 1916: This morning heavy thunderstorms in afternoon flooding trenches in many parts. No casualties. Trenches, Hebuterne – 24 Jun 1916: Friday, a few showers. General bombardment by our artillery commenced and maintained? throughout day. Enemy retaliated mainly on the Batteries. Not a great deal of damage to the trenches. Retaliation was not serious til 11.30pm. Casualties 2 killed, 8 wounded (of whom three returned to duty. Trenches, Hebuterne – 25 Jun 1916: Fine day. Enemy continue to reply mainly on the Batteries & our trenches were not seriously shelled. Enemy reported at 11.55pm to be setting off flares from front line, so apparently were still holding it. 2 wounded. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| 12 Feb 1895 in Leamington Spa | 7 Apr 1895 at Leamington Spa St. Mary's |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| David and Susan Jones later Silver | Tilbury House, 158 Leam Terrace, Leamington Spa |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1895 - 9 Clapham Square, Leamington Spa | 1901 - School age |
| 1901 - 25 Beaconsfield Street, Leamington Spa | 1911 - Coal Merchant's Junior Clerk |
| 1911 - 36 Waterloo Street, Leamington Spa | 1912 - Cleaner for Great Western Railway |
| 1915 - Tilbury House, 158 Leam Terrace, Leamington Spa | 1915 - Coal Agent |
