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 in Which Died | Campaign Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals | Querrieu British Cemetery |
| First Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| 18 Jul 1915 in France | ~ | Harbury War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Other War Memorials |
| German Spring Offensive | August 1914 in Rugby | ~ |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | |
| Mericourt L'Abbe | ~ | |
Circumstances of Death
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Reuben is listed as being killed in action on either 22nd or 23rd May 1918. The War Graves Commission website states 22nd but their own Grave Registration document states 23rd. The 108th Brigade war diary entries covering the period 19th to 25th May are transcribed below. Mericourt L’Abbe - 19 May 1918: A/Major D.A. Buchan posted to command D/108 Brigade RFA 18/5/1918. During May the Brigade came under the 4th Australian Division and on the night of 19th/20th & supported the successful attack on and capture of Ville-sur-Ancre. The Brigade also supported several successful minor operations whilst in these positions. Casualties: Pont Noyelles - 22 to 25 May 1918: The Brigade came out of the line and were in Mobile Reserve |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan-Mar Qtr 1895 in Harbury | 27 Feb 1898 at Kenilworth |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Luke and Mary Annie Barrfoot | Blakendon Nob, Harbury |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1895 - Harbury | 1901 - School age |
| 1898 - St.John's Parish, Kenilworth | 1911 - Groom at Hunting Stables |
| 1901 - The Village, Bishops Tachbrook | |
| 1911 - Fosse Road, Harbury | |
| 1915 - Blakendon Nob, Harbury | |
