Cpl
Walter David Stangroom
Informatie over geboorte
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Geboortedatum: 09/06/1888 |
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Geboorteplaats: Northwich, Cheshire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk |
Algemene Informatie
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Beroep: Beroepsmilitair |
Informatie legerdienst
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Land: Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk |
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Strijdmacht: British Expeditionary Force |
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Rang: Corporal |
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Service nummer: 9307 |
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Dienstneming datum: 08/08/1907 |
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Dienstneming plaats: Northwich, Cheshire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk |
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Eenheden: — King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 9th Bn. (Laatst gekende eenheid) |
Informatie over overlijden
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Datum van overlijden: 03/10/1917 |
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Plaats van overlijden: Joist Farm, Zonnebeke, België |
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Doodsoorzaak: Killed in action (K.I.A.) |
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Leeftijd: 29 |
Gedenkplaats
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Tyne Cot Memorial Paneel: 108 |
Onderscheidingen en medailles 2
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British War Medal Medaille |
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Victory Medal Medaille |
Points of interest 3
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Mijn verhaal
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.
Bronnen 4
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Ancestry https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/2706/?name=Walter_Stangroom&count=50&keyword=9307 Verdere verwijzing |
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CWGC https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/3065986/stangroom,-walter-david/ Gebruikte bronnen |
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nmarchives http://www.nmarchive.com/war-diary-result/2162-2132/page/9/ Verdere verwijzing |
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The long long Trail https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/ Gebruikte bronnen |