South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project

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The Fallen Men of Warwickshire - World War One


Sapper 387319 Francis William READING - Depot Company, Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers

Died of Meningitis on Friday 24th February 1915 aged 19


Military History

     
Theatre of War in Which Died WW1 Campaign Medals Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial
Home Died not serve abroad Monmouth Cemetery
     
First Arrived in a War Theatre Bravery & Conduct Medals Warwickshire War Memorials
Not applicable  ~ Leamington No Known Memorial
     
Action, Battle or Other Reason Died Date and Place Enlisted Other War Memorials
Died of Meningitis 4 Dec 1914 in Stafford Stafford War Memorial
     
Place of Death Previous Regiments or Units    
Red Cross Hospital, Monmouth ~  
     

Circumstances of Death

Francis died of Meningitis at the Red Cross Hospital in Monmouth on 24th February 1915, having been admitted to the hospital on February 21st.
 
 Personal & Family History

 

Birth Date/Place Baptism Date/Place
Oct-Dec Qtr 1896 in Leamington Spa 14 Dec 1896 at Leamington All Saints                      
   
Parents Names Abode
Edward (deceased) and Mary Jane Reading 40 Eastgate Street, Stafford, Staffs 
   
Schools Colleges
Leamington Elementary School, left 1909 ~
   
Address History Employment History
1896 - Bedford Street, Leamington Spa 1901 - School age 
1901 - 16, King Street, Leamington Spa  1911 - Apprentice Printer
1911 - 38 Kenilworth Street, Leamington Spa 1914 - Printers Apprentice 
1914 - 40 Eastgate Street, Stafford, Staffs