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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| Gallipoli | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Helles Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 19 Jul 1915 in Egypt | ~ | Brandon | Wolston |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Killed | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| Gallipoli Campaign | August 1914 at Coventry | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| HMHS Karapara | ||
Circumstances of Death
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On 7 Oct 1915 Ernest died of wounds aboard HMHS Karapara and was buried at sea. We have read through the war diary from the time that the 58th Brigade started landing at Anfarta Bay, Gallipoli on 9 Aug 1915 until the day of his death and we have not been able to indentify the day and/or place that Ernest was wounded. The war diary has been transcribed by the 58th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery website and can be seen here. The Coventry Herald reported at the time that he had received a severe wound to the abdomen. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan Qtr 1897 at Wolston | 1 Aug 1897 at Wolston |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Ernest and Kate Chambers | School Street, Wolston |
| Schools | Colleges |
| ~ | |
| Address History | Employment History |
| 1897 - Wolston | 1911 - Farm labourer |
| 1901 - Rookery Cottages, Church Lawford | |
| 1911 - Rookery Cottages, Church Lawford | |
| 1914 - Sidon Hill, Brandon | |
