Basic Details
Surname
Onslow
Forenames
A D
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Arthur Denzil
Served or died
Died
Honours
Military Cross (Posthumous)
Notes
The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Entered College in Michaelmas Term, 1906. 2nd History, 1909; B.A., 1910. In business, then worked at a school mission, Canning Town and then at an Australian Voluntary Hospital, 1914. Commenced service in August 1914, Second Lieutenant, 13th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 1915; 4th Battalion, attached to the 11th Battalion, 1915 (France). Killed in action at Bazentin-le-Petit, Battle of the Somme, 13 August 1916. Awarded an M.C. posthumously on 22 September 1916:
For conspicuous gallantry and coolness in leading his company in an attack until stopped by uncut wire and concentrated machine gun fire. He exposed himself, regardless of danger, in carrying in wounded.
(‘Supplement to The London Gazette’, 22 September 1916)
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
4th Battalion
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Second Lieutenant
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Bazentin-le-Petit, Somme
Year of death
1916
Month of death
August
Day of death
13
Age at death
29
Manner of death as stated
Killed in Action
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action