Cpl
Walter David Stangroom
Information about birth
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Date of birth: 09/06/1888 |
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Place of birth: Northwich, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom |
General information
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Profession: Professional Soldier |
Army information
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Country: England, United Kingdom |
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Force: British Expeditionary Force |
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Rank: Corporal |
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Service number: 9307 |
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Enlistment date: 08/08/1907 |
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Enlistment place: Northwich, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom |
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Units: — King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 9th Bn. (Last known unit) |
Information about death
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Date of death: 03/10/1917 |
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Place of death: Joist Farm, Zonnebeke, Belgium |
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Cause of death: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Age: 29 |
Memorial
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Tyne Cot Memorial Panel: 108 |
Distinctions and medals 2
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British War Medal Medal |
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Victory Medal Medal |
Points of interest 3
| #1 | Place of birth | ||
| #2 | Enlistment place | ||
| #3 | Place of death (approximate) |
My story
Walter David Stangroom was born in June 1888 in a typical Norwich Yard, the Royal Oak Yard. He worked as a Shoemaker before enlisting in the Army. In 1907 Walter enlisted and was affected to the 1st Battalion King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He moved with his unit to Hong Kong. and Singapore and remained in southeast Asia until the regiment came back to the UK in 1914. Walter was transferred to the 9th Battalion, part of the 64th Brigade, of the 21st Division.
Walter’s unit moved to Flanders in September 1917 in anticipation of the impending attack on the Broodseinde Ridge. The 9th King’s underwent intensive training and moved up into the line on the 1st of October 1917. It relieved three Battalions of the 110th Brigade in the frontline near Polygon Wood under heavy shelling. The 9th Battalion occupied forward positions in front of Joist Farm. And spent the 3rd of October in the front line under constant shelling.
Walter David Stangroom, aged 29, was killed in action on 3 October 1917. It’s possible he fell due to the incessant shelling on the 9th King’s positions near Joist Farm. Walter left behind a wife and an infant son.
Walter’s unit moved to Flanders in September 1917 in anticipation of the impending attack on the Broodseinde Ridge. The 9th King’s underwent intensive training and moved up into the line on the 1st of October 1917. It relieved three Battalions of the 110th Brigade in the frontline near Polygon Wood under heavy shelling. The 9th Battalion occupied forward positions in front of Joist Farm. And spent the 3rd of October in the front line under constant shelling.
Walter David Stangroom, aged 29, was killed in action on 3 October 1917. It’s possible he fell due to the incessant shelling on the 9th King’s positions near Joist Farm. Walter left behind a wife and an infant son.
Sources 4
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Ancestry https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/2706/?name=Walter_Stangroom&count=50&keyword=9307 Further reference |
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CWGC https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/3065986/stangroom,-walter-david/ Sources used |
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nmarchives http://www.nmarchive.com/war-diary-result/2162-2132/page/9/ Further reference |
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The long long Trail https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/ Sources used |