George Greensall - Military Service Records

Born 6th January 1884

Father - William Greensall

Mother - Sarah Ann Cheadle

Enlisted into the Royal Warwickshire Regiment 30th December 1901

( This must have been from a Christmas drinking session I'll bet !!!)

age on enlistment 18 years 11 Months ( you work it out, I think somebody lied about their age!!)

Previous military experience he has put this down as 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Warwickshire regiment.

Description of George on enlistment is-

age 18 years 11 months

Height 5 feet 5.1/2 inches

weight 128 lbs

Chest measurement 33 inches

Complexion - Fresh

Eyes - Grey

Hair - Brown

2 Scars on Forehead

7 January 1902 posted to Depot

2 March 1902 transferred to 4th Bn

29 October 1904 married Agnes Adderley

25 July 1905 posted back to Depot

26 July 1906 convicted of Assault sentenced to pay 10/6 or 14 days hard labour ( paid )

28 June 1908 transferred to 3rd Bn

29 December 1909 Transferred to Army Reserve

30 December 1913 Re-engaged in Army Reserve

5 August 1914 MOBILISED

5 August 1914 posted 4th Bn

4 October 1914 posted 2nd Bn BEF France

October 24th  - copied from units history page

At dawn the three remaining companies were sent to recover lost trenches where the Germans had broke through in Polygon Wood. The wood was thick and difficult to keep direction, but after hard close fighting the Germans were driven back. Then the 3 companies came under heavy machine gun fire from a small farm house. This was assaulted and cleared, then they advanced another mile and recovered the lost trenches which they held till evening. Casualties were over 100.

25 October 1914 wounded in action gunshot wound to the Head " Ypres" - this could only be superficial because it did not take him out of the battle for too long.

7 January 1915 appointed L/Cpl

16 July 1915 appointed Cpl

July 16th

 The 7th Division had been successful before the two Bazentin's. On July 14th the 20th brigade had stormed the trenches before Bazentin-le-Petit, and the 2nd Royal Warwickshire moving up in support had sent one company to assist the Royal Irish in clearing the wood, where there was severe fighting at close quarters before the outskirts of the village were gained. Meantime the other companies had pushed on in a running fight towards Bazentin-le-Grand, beating off the German attacks and consolidating their position. At night the whole battalion was concentrated north east of Bazentin-le-Petit, where in spite of constant shelling they promptly dug in, and held their post all through the next day. Their losses had been 1 officer and 41 men with about 200 casualties.

16 July 1916 wounded in action twice GSW spine, GSW R/Shoulder

18 July 1916 posted to Depot

Total Service 14 Years 296 days

Medals -

1914 Star , Victory Medal, General Service Medal, Silver War Badge