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We remember Charles Selwyn Awdry
We remember Charles Selwyn Awdry
Duplicate of C S Awdry
Also remembered by 6 people
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1891
education
St Mary's college
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:6637923
5th April 1891
1891
location
11 Edgar Road, Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:6637923
5th April 1891
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:6637923
5th October 1891
1904
marriage
Constance Lilias Bateson
Source:6191964
1904
1907
children
Charles Edwin Awdry
Source:6191964
1907
1909
children
Selwyn Ambrose Awdry
Source:6191964
1909
1911
children
Henry Godwin Awdry
Source:6191964
January 1911
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:6191964
April 1911
1911
employment
Wholesale Retail manager and Partner
WH Smith
United Kingdom
Source:6191964
April 1911
1911
location
Hitcham, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6191964
April 1911
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9194134
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7443102
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8554314
service
British Army
Major
Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Attached Wiltshire Regiment
Source:109337
service
British Army
Major
Wiltshire Regiment
Source:7443102
service
British Army
Major Acting Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry
Attached Wiltshire Regiment
Source:6191962
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7443102
Source:6191962
24th March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7443102
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Selwyn |
| Initials | CS |
| Last Name | Awdry, |
| Source | 7443102 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Edgar Road, Winchester, Hampshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Hitcham, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Attached Wiltshire Regiment | Major | |||
| British Army | Wiltshire Regiment | Major | |||
| British Army | Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry | Attached Wiltshire Regiment | Major Acting Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Edwin Awdry | son | 1907 | |
| Selwyn Ambrose Awdry | son | 1909 | |
| Henry Godwin Awdry | son | January 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Awdry | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Lilias Bateson | wife | 1904 |
Media
Media
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CS AwdryCS Awdry, partner at WHSmith & Sons, remembered in staff magazine, Newsbasket.
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Communities
Communities
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War Memorial - Hitcham, BucksMore about War Memorial - Hitcham, Bucks
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Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) PlayersMore about Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Players
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Wiltshire County Cricket ClubMore about Wiltshire County Cricket Club
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Winchester College - CookitesMore about Winchester College - Cookites
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Stephen4120 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen4120 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Stephen4120 | |
| GRO War Death Army Officers Indices (1914 to 1921) Transcription | Stephen4120 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David35299 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order Register 1918-1919 | David35299 | |
| War Memorial, Hitcham, Buckinghamshire | David35299 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CS Awdry | WHS16898 |
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We remember Charles Selwyn Awdry
Also remembered by 6 people
