WW1 Medal Groups to 2 Brothers - Pte's F & A Freeman
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FREEMAN, Pte Frederick 12495
8th Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment
Died of wounds received during the Battle of the Somme 2nd September 1916
Buried Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L´Abbe
Son of Luke and Elizabeth Freeman
Born 2nd October 1884
The 8th Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment (8th RWK), was a Kitchener's Army battalion formed in 1914 for World War I, serving on the Western Front with the 24th Division.
Formation & Deployment:
Formed on September 12, 1914, at Maidstone, Kent, as part of Kitchener's Third New Army (K3). Joined the 72nd Brigade, 24th Division. Landed in France on August 30, 1915, beginning its service on the Western Front.Key Service & Actions (WWI):
Battle of the Somme 1916 31st July : Meaulte area. 11th August : In line in front of Guillemont. 13th August : Montauban area. 15th August : In front line in front of Guillemont. 17th August : Carnoy area. 18th August : Trônes Wood. 19th August : In front line between Guillemont Station and Guillemont Quarries. 21st August : Fricourt area. 25th August : Ribemont. 30th August : Delville Wood. In action against a German attack. 2nd September : Caterpillar Valley.Participated in major battles, including the Battle of Loos (their "horrific baptism of fire"), Battles of Arras and Messines (1917), and the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele). Fought in the German Spring Offensive (1918), helping to halt the German advance near Amiens. Involved in the Allied counter-offensives leading to the Armistice.
Notable Achievements & Losses:
Suffered significant casualties but also displayed great gallantry. Lieutenant D.J. Dean was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) in September 1918 for bravery near Lens. Commanders included Lieut.-Col. H.J. Wenyon, who received the DSO and Bar.Post-War:
Disbanded in June 1919.FREEMAN, Pte Albert 230124
Engaged 4th June 1917 into Royal Naval Air Service
Transferred into RAF 1st April 1918
Born 9th January 1890
Died 4th June 1937
Worked as a butcher the same as brother
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