Source: Michael Doyle Their Name Liveth For Evermore: The Great War Roll of Honour for Leicestershire and Rutland.
He was the son of Arthur Warner, an agricultural labourer, born 1846 in Great Dalby, Leicestershire and his wife Ann Warner (nee Beadle, married in the 4th quarter of 1874 in the Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire district), born 1854 in Barsby, Leicestershire. Herbert was born in the 1st quarter of 1891 in Great Dalby and was baptised in March 1891 in the Parish Church, Great Dalby, his siblings were, Emily, a schoolgirl, born 1880 in Great Dalby, Susan Alice, a schoolgirl, born 1881 in Alderwasley, Derbyshire, Ernest, born in the 4th quarter of 1887 and was baptised in March 1891 in the Parish Church, Great Dalby and Clara, born 1889 and was baptised in March 1891 in the Parish Church, Great Dalby, the latter two siblings were both born in New Basford, Nottinghamshire, in April 1891 the family were all residing as lodgers at Dalby Magna, Leicestershire. In March 1901 Herbert was residing in the family home in Great Dalby, together with his father, a general carter, his mother and siblings, Clara, Nellie, born 1894, Joe, born in the 3rd quarter of 1895 and Lizzie, born 1897, the latter three siblings were all born in Great Dalby. In the 2nd quarter of 1905 in the Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire district, Herbert’s father died aged 59. In April 1911 Herbert was absent from the family home at Great Dalby, residing there was his widowed mother and siblings, Ernest, a farm labourer, Nellie, a domestic servant, Joe, a farm worker and Lizzie, also residing in the family home were Herbert’s niece Laura May Pawley, a schoolgirl, born1899 in Leicester and nephew Arthur Leslie Warner, born 1910 in Buxton, Derbyshire, Herbert was employed as a farm cow man, and was residing as a servant at Manor Farm, Wysall, Nottinghamshire. Herbert’s younger brother Joe died of wounds received in action on the 7th April 1916 and his elder brother Ernest died of bronchial pneumonia on the 16th June 1918 in hospital in Rouen, France. Herbert was awarded the British War and Victory medals.
The War Diary records: 8 Sep-16 – BAZENTIN LE GRAND. Company relieved No. 3 MACHINE GUN COMPANY in front line. Headquarters BAZENTIN LE GRAND.
The War Diary records: 8-11 Sep-16 – BAZENTIN LE GRAND. Company in the line.
The War Diary records: 9 Sep-16 – BAZENTIN LE GRAND. 2nd Brigade attacked Intermediate Line.
Company guns in action.
4 guns attached to 2nd ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT.
2 guns attached to 1st NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT.
2 guns attached to 2nd KING’S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS.
Attach partially successful. Casualties 1 Officer wounded. 3 Other Ranks killed, 1 missing and 15 wounded.
On Friday October 6th 1916 The Melton Mowbray Times & Vale of Belvoir Gazette published the following article under the heading. “MELTON MOWBRAY AND DISTRICT.” – GREAT DALBY. – LOCAL SOLDIER KILLED. Mrs Arthur Warner, Great Dalby, has received official intimation of the death of her son, Pte. Herbert Warner, killed in action on the 9th ult. Only a few months ago, Mrs. Warner lost another son, killed in action in Mesopotamia. Both young men were much respected here, and the deepest sympathy is felt for Mrs. Warner and family in their double bereavement. He served first with the K.R.R., but was recently transferred to the Machine Gun Corps. Pte. Warner was 23 years of age. A memorial service was held in the Wesleyan Chapel on Wednesday evening, conducted by the Rev. D. Head, Melton Mowbray. The preacher spoke of the deceased’s life and character in appropriate terms, and addressed words of comfort and encouragement to the sorrowing relatives. The special hymns were:- “The Son of God goes forth to war,” “For all the saints who from their labours rest,” “Who fathoms the Eternal Thought,” and “How bright these glorious spirits shine.”
And in the same issue under the heading, “BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.” – DEATHS. WARNER. – On September 9th, Pte. Herbert Warner, aged 25 years, Machine Gun Corps, 2nd son of Mrs. Arthur Warner, Great Dalby, killed in action.