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 & Flanders | British War & Victory Medals | Bettrechies Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| After 1 Jan 1918 in France | ~ | Bidford on Avon War Memorial |
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Hundred Days Offensive | 1 Feb 1917 at Warwick | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| Malpaquet | ~ | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
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Gerald is listed as being killed in action on 8th November 1918. The 10th Battalion war diary entries for the period 7th to 9th November are transcribed below. Bry – 7.11.1918: An attack was made on a two company front – A & B in front line & C & D in support. 8th Bn The Gloster Regt in reserve. Zero 0600 hrs: The attack was very successful, no enemy being encountered, advanced to line E of Bois de Verdain. Battalion HQ at Chateau de Warincamp. Casualties: 2nd Lt Robinson wounded E of Bois de Verdain – 8.11.1918: The attack was continued C & D Coys being in front with A & B in support. The advance was continued to E of Malplaquet where the Bttn was held up by enemy MG fire. Casualties: Capt. A.E. Stehn killed; 2/Lt W.F. Hyde killed; 2/Lt N. Cleave killed E of Malplaquet – 9.11.1918: A fresh attack to the flank was made which was successful, no enemy being encountered. Zero 0730 hrs. The II Division passed through and at 1100 hrs the Battn became Reserve and was billeted at Malplaquet. Draft: Lieut Walker and 62 OR’s, 5 rejoining, joined the Battn. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan Qtr 1900 in Bidford on Avon | 18 Feb 1900 at Bidford on Avon, St. Laurence |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John & Julia Gould | Tower Hill, Bidford on Avon |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1900 - Bidford on Avon | 1911 - School |
| 1901 - Tower Hill, Bidford on Avon | |
| 1911 - Tower Hill, Bidford on Avon | |
| 1918 - Tower Hill, Bidford on Avon | |
