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South Warwickshire Family History Society War Memorial Transcription Project

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The Fallen Men of South Warwickshire - World War One


Staff Sergeant T4/249238 Samuel RATTY - Horse Transport, Army Service Corps

Died on Tuesday 5th November 1918 aged 24

grave for s ratty


Military History

   
Theatre of WarMedalsCommonwealth War Grave or Memorial
Home Not known Stratford-upon-Avon Cemetery
     
Arrived in TheatreMedal Citation (if app)SWFHS Area Memorials
Not known ~ CWGC Grave in Stratford Cemetery
     
Action, Battle or Other Reason DiedDate and Place Enlisted Other War Memorials
Died of Pneumonia Date unknown in Birmingham  
     
Place of DeathPrevious Regiments or Units  
32 Birmingham Road, Stratford on Avon   
     

Circumstances of Death

Samuel died of Pneumonia on 5th November 1918 at 32 Birmingham Road, Stratford on Avon and was later buried in a military grave at Stratford-upon-Avon Cemetery.

We have not been able to find Samuel's medal card or Register of Effects and therefore cannot comment on whether he served aboard or when he may have enlisted.



 
 Personal & Family History

 

Birth Date/PlaceBaptism Date/Place
Jan Qtr 1894 in Small Heath  
   
Parents NamesAbode
William Francis and Mary Ann Ratty 149, Station Road, King's Heath                                
   
SchoolsColleges
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Address HistoryEmployment History
1894 - Small Heath  1901 - School age 
1901 - 482 Coventry Road, Aston 1911 - Butcher
1911 - 482 Coventry Road, Aston 1918 - Staff Sergeant
1918 - 32 Birmingham Road, Stratford on Avon