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 | Campaign Medals | Commonwealth War Grave or Memorial |
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| France & Flanders | British War & Victory Medals | Duisans British Cemetery |
| Arrived in Theatre | Bravery & Conduct Medals | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| After 1 May 1916 in France | ~ | Leamington Spa War Memorial |
| Leamington St. John's Memorial | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | |
| Local Trench Warfare near Arras | April 1916 in Leamington Spa | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| 8th Casualty Clearing Station, Duisans | ~ | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
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Ernest is listed as dying of wounds on 29th July 1917 and was buried at the Duisans British Cemetery which was used by the 8th Casualty Clearing Station for its burials. Support Line - 24 Jul 1917: As above, working parties provided, nothing else to report. Casualties Nil Support Line – 25 Jul 1917: Situation normal. Battalion move up in the evening to take over front line system. Heavy thunderstorm during evening. Casualties – Other ranks wounded 1 Front Line – 26 Jul 1917: Enemy heavy T.M’s active on our front line. Otherwise nothing to report. Casualties – nil Front Line – 27 Jul 1917: At 3.30am gas was projected on to enemy position in Fresnoy Wood which drew a heavy retaliation by artillery & T.M’s on our front line. At 4am oil was projected onto the same enemy positions again bringing forth a vigorous retaliation. The enemy again shelled our front & support lines heavily between 10am and 11am. At 10pm a patrol consisting of 2/Lt W.H. Morton and 6 OR’s with a Lewis Gun team went out to reconnoitre the enemy positions. The patrol found the Bosche wire good near the Henin-Lietard Road but weaker to the north. Evidence of the trench being strongly held was obtained. Patrol ultimately withdrew in safety. Casualties – wounded, other ranks 9 Front Line – 28 Jul 1917: Hostile artillery active at intervals on our front line. Hostile aeroplanes flew low over our positions during the day. At 10pm a patrol consisting of the same party as on previous night, left our lines to reconnoitre the enemy wire slightly further to the north. Our patrol was fired on by the enemy who was evidently alert & challenged a patrol on our flank. Notwithstanding the patrol carried on & its objective & afterwards withdrew without mishap. Casualties OR killed 1 & wounded 5, one of whom afterwards died of wounds. Front Line – 29 Jul 1917: Situation normal. At 9.35pm a similar patrol to that on previous nights left our lines & after confirming previous reconnaissance returned at midnight. Violent thunderstorm & heavy showers during the day. Casualties 1 OR missing |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Apr Qtr 1890 in Leamington Spa | 4 May 1890 at Leamington Spa, St Mary |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| Charles and Emily Groom | 21 Clemens Street, Leamington Spa |
| Wife and Marriage Details | Children |
| Ellen Maria Groom nee Archer | Gladys born 9 Apr 1912 |
| Jan-Mar Qtr 1912 in Leamington Spa | Ernest born 31 Aug 1914 |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1890 - 47 Chesham Street, Leamington Spa | 1901 - School age (11) |
| 1891 - 43 Chesham Street, Leamington Spa | 1911 - Printer |
| 1901 - 43 Chesham Street, Leamington Spa | 1915 - Printer/Machinist at Tombes Printing Works |
| 1911 - 21 Clemens Street, Leamington Spa | |
| 1917 - Eagle Street, Leamington Spa |