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Rank : Private

Army Number : 10636

Unit : 6th Bn

Biography :

Home address given as Wednesfield, Staffordshire. Served with the 6th Battalion during World War One. Killed in action 17.7.1916. He is commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.

Regimental medal entitlement list: 10636 Wapples John George 6/Leic Regt - Victory and British War Medals.

Medal Card: Wapples John G 10636 - Victory & British War medals - disembarked France 28.7.1915 - k-I-a 17.7.1916.

Further Info: Volunteer at Wolverhampton Archives. We have WW1 project on the go. Came across this man while investigating a Sergeant William Thomas Birchall, who married Wapples' widow. Can send u a copy article in 1917 Mid Counties Express which includes photo.

Further Info: In 1914, Wapples enlisted in the 6th Battalion of the Leicestershire Regiment (number 10636). He was reported missing on 17 July 1916, but was only confirmed to have died on that day in March 1917. He appeared in the ’Pictorial Roll of Honour“ in the Midland Counties Express on 10 March 1917. By this date, Fanny was living at 17 Orchard Buildings, Wednesfield. Wapples is commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial, and on the Wednesfield First World War roll of honour.

CWGC:

Rank: Private
Service No: 10636
Date of Death: 17/07/1916
Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment 6th Bn. Panel
Reference: Pier and Face 2 C and 3 A.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

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1901 census parent's address: 173 Wood End, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, Source:8758002 1901

marriage: Fanny E. McConkey Source:8758002 1909

Children: Jane & Ernest - education: Wednesfield Council School, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Remembered on the Wednesfield War Memorial

Date of Birth : 1885

Place of Birth : St. Thomas, Wednesfield, Staffs

Date of Death : 17.7.1916

Place of Death : France

Civil Occupation : Night Latch Maker

Period of Service : 1910s

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : France & Flanders