Cpl
Walter David Stangroom

Informatie over geboorte

Geboortedatum:
09/06/1888
Geboorteplaats:
Northwich, Cheshire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk

Algemene Informatie

Beroep:
Beroepsmilitair

Informatie legerdienst

Land:
Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Strijdmacht:
British Expeditionary Force
Rang:
Corporal
Service nummer:
9307
Dienstneming datum:
08/08/1907
Dienstneming plaats:
Northwich, Cheshire, Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Eenheden:
 —  King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 9th Bn.  (Laatst gekende eenheid)

Informatie over overlijden

Datum van overlijden:
03/10/1917
Plaats van overlijden:
Joist Farm, Zonnebeke, België
Doodsoorzaak:
Killed in action (K.I.A.)
Leeftijd:
29

Gedenkplaats

Tyne Cot Memorial
Paneel: 108

Onderscheidingen en medailles 2

British War Medal
Medaille
Victory Medal
Medaille

Points of interest 3

#1 Geboorteplaats
#2 Dienstneming plaats
#3 Plaats van overlijden (bij benadering)

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.

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