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 and Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Fins New British Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 23 Jul 1915 in France | ~ | Long Lawford |
| Newbold on Avon | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendale) | Oct 1914 at Hindhead | Other War Memorials |
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| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| near Beaucamps | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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William is listed as being killed in action on 17 Oct 1917 and the brief 12th Battalion war diary entry is transcribed below. Front Line near Beucamp - 17th [Oct 1917]: Quiet day. 2nd/Lt A.H. Fordham who was in charge of a patrol of 10 O.R. encountered an enemy patrol of about 20 to 30 men near Boar Copse. Fire was opened at short range and the enemy returned. 2/Lt Fordham set a fine example of initiative and leadership in the encounter. END |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Oct Qtr 1892 in Rugby District | 25 Dec 1892 at Newbold on Avon |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John and Ellen Jane Hirons | Long Lawford |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1892 - Long Lawford | 1901 - Scholar |
| 1901 - The Green, Long Lawford | 1911 - Core maker in Iron Foundary |
| 1911 - 104 Highfield Street, Coventry (boarder) | |
| 1914 - New Bilton | |
| 1917 - Coventry Road, Long Lawford |