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 | Thiepval Memorial |
| Arrived in Theatre | Medal Citation (if app) | SWFHS Area Memorials |
| July 1916 in France | ~ | Stratford on Avon WW1 Memorial |
| Stratford Holy Trinity Church | ||
| Action, Battle or Other Reason Died | Date and Place Enlisted | Stratford Cemetery Memorial |
| Battle of the Somme | 11 Apr 1916 in Stratford on Avon | |
| Place of Death | Previous Regiments or Units | Other War Memorials |
| near Maricourt | ~ | ~ |
Circumstances of Death
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Charles is listed as dying of wounds on 28th August 1917 and he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial which most likely means that his remains were never found or he was buried in a battlefield grave that was then lost. The 14th Battalion war diary does not contain an entry for either the 27th or 28th August. The war diary entries for the 24th to 26th and 29th August are transcribed below. War Diary EntriesDernacourt – 24.8.1916: The Battalion, 19 Officers and 768 other ranks leave Etretust at 5.30am marching to Airaines, there entrained for Edge Hill siding at Dernacourt. Goes into Bivouac in same position as before. NW of town. 2 Officers reported for duty. The Battalion has thoroughly enjoyed, and has much benefitted by the 3 weeks rest. The surroundings at Etretust are delightful & the weather conditions perfect. The privilege of 48 hours leave to Le Treport was much appreciated by all ranks. Dernacourt – 25.8.1916: Came under orders of VIX Corps – Commander Lt. Gen Morland. Battalion marches to Happy Valley near Bray and goes into Bivouac. We have therefore returned to the same area in which we gained our first experience of trench warfare, under the worst possible conditions. Maricourt – 26.8.1916: The 5th Division relieves 35th Division – Bantams, the 13th Brigade relieving 104th Brigade in trenches facing Falfemont Farm on the right to Wedge Wood on the left. 15/RW Rgt hold right of front line with 1/R W Kents on left. 2/KOSB’s and 14/R W Rgt in support. A draft of 60 other ranks arrive. Maricourt - 27.8.1916: No diary entry Maricourt - 28.8.1916: No diary entry Maricourt – 29.8.1916: Battalion relieves 1/R W Kents. Battn has orders to dig a forward assembly trench as a “kicking off” trench in view of an impending attack on enemy’s position between Falfemont Farm & Wedge Wood. B Coy – Capt. Neal – holds front line on left of 2/KOSB’s – D & C Coy in close support, A Coy in reserve. Stratford Herald ObituaryStratford Herald - Friday 15th September 1916 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley of Shakespeare Street, have received an official intimation that their son Private C. Stanley, 14th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, died on August 28th from wounds received when in action with the enemy. Stanley joined up on April 11th and went out to France about six weeks ago. He will be remembered by many as a vice captain of the junior rugby football club and sympathy will go out to relatives in their sad bereavement. |
| Personal & Family History |
| Birth Date/Place | Baptism Date/Place |
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| Jan Qtr 1890 in Stratford on Avon | 22 Jan 1890 in Stratford on Avon |
| Parents Names | Abode |
| John and Mary Ann Stanley | 22 Shakespeare Street, Stratford on Avon |
| Wife and Marriage Details | Children |
| Ruth Stanley nee Wells (died 1917) | Sep Qtr 1915 in Stratford on Avon |
| Schools | Colleges |
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| Address History | Employment History |
| 1891 - 53 Bull Street, Stratford on Avon | 1901 - School age |
| 1901 - 35 College Row, Stratford on Avon | 1911 - Brewer's Labourer |
| 1911 - 20 Bull Street, Stratford on Avon | |
| 1916 - 22 Shakespeare Street, Stratford on Avon | |