South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project

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 The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One


Sergeant 9075 Charles William EDWARDS - 3rd Battalion Coldstream Guards


Died of Wounds Wednesday 10th October, 1917 aged 25

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Military History

   
Theatre of WarMedalsCommonwealth War Grave of Memorial
France and Flanders 1914 Star & Clasp, British War & Victory Medals Dozinghem Military Cemetery
     
Arrived in TheatreMedal Citation (if app)SWFHS Area Memorials
12 Aug 1914 ~ Fenny Compton
     
Action, Battle or Other Reason KilledDate and Place Enlisted DateOther War Memorials
Battle of Poelcappelle  Mobilised 4 Aug 1914 at Windsor ~
     
Place of DeathPrevious Regiments or Units 
No 4 CCS, Westvleteren ~  
     

Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)           

It is believed that Charles was wounded on the 9th Oct 1917 during the successful attack on Houthoulst Forest by the Guards Division and he died the following day at the No 4 Casualty Clearing Station at Westvleteren.

 Personal & Family History

 

Birth Date/PlaceBapitsm Date/Place
Jul Qtr 1891 Fenny Compton 30 Aug 1891 at Fenny Compton
   
Parents NamesAbode
Arthur and Betsy Edwards Fenny Compton
   
Wife & Marriage Date/PlaceChildren & Year of Birth
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SchoolsColleges
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Address HistoryEmployment History
1901 - The Grove, Fenny Compton
1911 - Horse & Groom Hotel, Windsor
1901 - Scholar
1911 - Farm labourer