Cpl
Bertie Henry Crick
Information about birth
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Date of birth: 13/04/1890 |
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Place of birth: Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom |
General information
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Last known residence: 32, Orlando Street, Walsall, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom |
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Profession: Baker |
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Religion: Church of England |
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: 9362 |
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Enlistment date: 08/07/1914 |
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Enlistment place: Walsall, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom |
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Units: — South Staffordshire Regiment, 7th Bn. (Last known unit) |
Information about death
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Date of death: 17/07/1917 |
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Place of death: Boundary Road St Jan, Belgium |
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Cause of death: Died of wounds (D.O.W.) |
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Age: 27 |
Cemetery
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La Brique Military Cemetery No. 2 Plot: 1 Row: W Grave: 5 |
Distinctions and medals 3
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1914-15 Star Medal |
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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
Bertie Circk, a former clerk at a foundry, was born on 13 April 1890 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. He was the third son of John Henry en Bertha Elizabeth Cruden. Circk married Edith Sarah Meek on 26 December 1913, with whom he had 2 daughters. On 14 August 1914 he enlisted at Walsall, Staffordshire, England. Bertie served as a corporal in the 7th Bn. South Staffordshire Regiment, part of the 33rd Brigade, of the 11th Division.
With his regiment, he takes part in the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915 and in early 1916 he stays in Egypt. The regiment moves to France and takes part in several battles including the Battle of Thiepval Ridge. In 1917, his unit is moved to Flanders to take part in the Battle of Messines in June 1917.
On 15 July 1917, the 7th Battalion relieves the 4th/5th Battalion Black Watch in the trenches north of Ypres where they must hold the position in preparation for the arrival of the 51st Division, which had an important role in the Battle of Passchendaele on 31 July 1917.
Bertie Circk, aged 27, was killed in action on July 17, 1917. He is buried at La Brique Military Cemetery No.2, plot I, row W, grave 5.
With his regiment, he takes part in the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915 and in early 1916 he stays in Egypt. The regiment moves to France and takes part in several battles including the Battle of Thiepval Ridge. In 1917, his unit is moved to Flanders to take part in the Battle of Messines in June 1917.
On 15 July 1917, the 7th Battalion relieves the 4th/5th Battalion Black Watch in the trenches north of Ypres where they must hold the position in preparation for the arrival of the 51st Division, which had an important role in the Battle of Passchendaele on 31 July 1917.
Bertie Circk, aged 27, was killed in action on July 17, 1917. He is buried at La Brique Military Cemetery No.2, plot I, row W, grave 5.
Sources 7
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7 South Staffordshire Regiment (The National Archives, KEW (TNA), WO 95/1816/2). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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British Army World War I Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), WO 372). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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British Army World War I Service Medal and Awards Rolls, 1914-1920 (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), WO 329). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891 (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), RG12). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901 (The National Archives, Kew (TNA), RG13). https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Sources used |
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Mark Cooper, (grandson): article in "The Wartime Memories Project - The Great War" Sources used |
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Soldier' Effects Records (National Army Museum, Chelsea (NAM) 1901-60; NAM Accession Number: 1991-02-333). https://www.nam.ac.uk/ Sources used |
More information 3
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Database https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/451087 |
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Lives of the First World War (Imperial War Museum) https://livesofthefirstworldwar.iwm.org.uk/lifestory/1017126 |
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Namenlijst (In Flanders Fields Museum) https://namenlijst.org/publicsearch/#/person/_id=977b4d1f-dd2f-4e43-a92c-bf0192bd1899 |