Cpl
Walter David Stangroom

Informations sur naissance

Date de naissance:
09/06/1888
Lieu de naissance:
Northwich, Cheshire, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni

Informations générales

Profession:
militaire professionnel

Informations service militaire

Pays:
Angleterre, Royaume-Uni
Force armée:
British Expeditionary Force
Rang:
Corporal
Numéro de service:
9307
Incorporation date:
08/08/1907
Incorporation nom de lieu:
Northwich, Cheshire, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni
Unités:
 —  King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 9th Bn.  (Dernière unité connue)

Informations sur décès

Date de décès:
03/10/1917
Lieu de décès:
Joist Farm, Zonnebeke, Belgique
Cause du décès:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Âge:
29

Mémorial

Tyne Cot Memorial
Panneau: 108

Distinctions et médailles 2

British War Medal
Médaille
Victory Medal
Médaille

Points d'intérêt 3

#1 Lieu de naissance
#2 Lieu d'enrôlement
#3 Lieu du décès (approximatif)

Mon histoire

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.

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