South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project
The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One |
|
|
|
Military History |
| Theatre of War in Which Died | Campaign Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
|---|---|---|
| France & Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Houchin Communal Cemetery |
| First Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 24 March 1915 in France | Distinguished Conduct Medal | Leamington Spa War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Second Battle of Morlancourt | 1906 in Warwick | Regimental Chapel, Lancaster Priory Church |
| Place of Death | Commissioned | Previous Regiments or Units |
| Verquigneul | 11 Feb 1918 - (Gazette) | CSM 8807 - 11th Bn Royal Lancaster |
Distinguished Service Medal Citation
|
Bourlon Ridge, 26 November 1917. 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a hostile counter-attack he rallied the men, and, on the flanks giving way, he held the centre, and was instrumental in stopping the counter-attack by organising fire, which caused heavy casualties to the enemy. His conduct, when in sole charge of the company, throughout the operation, set a splendid example to the men.’ London Gazette 11 February 1918. |
Circumstances of Death
|
Arthur is listed as being killed in action on 3rd May 1918. The 1st/5th Battalion war diary entry for that day is transcribed below. Front Line near Verquigneul – 03 May 1918: Front line and immediately in rear shelled with 14” armour piercing shells from 10.30am to 745pm at intervals of 7 minutes. One shell exploded under a dug-out occupied by 2 platoons of B Coy. Casualties: 2/Lt Adie killed, 1 OR killed, 4 wounded , 10 missing believed killed. 2 Platoons of D Coy were moved forward to front line and attached to B Coy of 1/5th South Lancs taking their place in support. Weather fine. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
|---|---|
| Apr Qtr 1888 in Milverton, Leamington Spa | 1 Jul 1888 Leamington Spa, St Mark's |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John and Mary Ann Adie | 24 Quarry Street, Milverton, Leamington Spa |
| Schools | Colleges |
| ~ | |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1888 - Milverton, Leamington Spa | 1901 - School age |
| 1891 - 11 Highfield Terrace, Milverton | 1911 - Private in Royal Lancaster Regiment |
| 1901 - 11 Highfield Terrace, Milverton | 1914 - Corporal in Royal Lancaster Regiment |
| 1911 - Royal Lancaster Regt Depot, Lancaster | 1917 - CSM in Royal Lancaster Regiment |
| 1918 - 24 Quarry Street, Milverton, Leamington Spa |
