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We remember Charles Axten
We remember Charles Axten
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Florence Jeeves
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5th March 1878
1879
sibling
John Axten
Source:8479279
9th December 1879
1886
sibling
William Axten
Source:8479279
18th November 1886
1889
1892
sibling
Albert Axten
Source:8479279
2nd April 1892
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8479279
1914
1915
commission
Temporary
Source:8479279
23rd September 1915
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Trench Mortar Battery
Source:8501325
28th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
2nd Lieut.
108671
Royal Field Artillary
Trench Mortar Battery
Source:8479279
31st August 1916 - 3rd October 1916
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:110881
1st January 1917
1919
marriage
Bessie Philippa Hille
Source:8479279
3rd June 1919 - 8th January 1959
1960
marriage
Dorothy Hilda Jamieson
Source:8479279
9th January 1960
employment
Insurance official
United Kingdom
Source:8479279
service
British Army
Private
1179
London Regiment
5th lond Battalion
Source:110881
service
British Army
Rifleman
1179
London Regiment
5th lond Battalion
Source:110881
service
British Army
Lieutenant
1179
Royal Field Artillery
Source:110881
service
British Army
Lieutenant Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:110881
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:110881
location
Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8479279
location
Roundwood Avenue, Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8479279
location
Summerhouse Road, Godalming, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8479279
location
Talbot Road, Willesden
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8479279
1969
death
Not War Related
Godalming, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:8479279
31st December 1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Axten |
| Source | 110881 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Road, Wembley, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Roundwood Avenue, Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Summerhouse Road, Godalming, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Talbot Road, Willesden | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1179 | London Regiment | 5th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1179 | London Regiment | 5th lond Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 1179 | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain | |||
| British Army | 108671 | Royal Field Artillary | Trench Mortar Battery | 2nd Lieut. | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Trench Mortar Battery | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Sarah Ann Axten | mother | ||
| John Axten | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Jeeves | sister | 5th March 1878 | |
| John Axten | brother | 9th December 1879 | |
| William Axten | brother | 18th November 1886 | |
| Albert Axten | brother | 2nd April 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Philippa Hille | wife | 3rd June 1919 | |
| Dorothy Hilda Jamieson | wife | 9th January 1960 |
Media
Media
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Birth certificate for Charles AxtenCopy of the original birth certificate
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Death certificate for Charles AxtenCopy of the original death certificateContributed by:
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Photograph of Charles AxtenCharles Axten in Royal Field Artillery uniformContributed by:
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Charles Axten at Buckingham PalaceCharles Axten received the MC. He is shown with his sister, Florrie Jeeves, her two sons Eric and Colin and his nephew Bernard AxtenContributed by:
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Wedding of Charles Axten and Bessie HilleCharles Axten wearing his uniform on his wedding day 3 June 1919Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary 31st Division CRA | david20637 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate for Charles Axten | Janet68231 | |
| Death certificate for Charles Axten | Janet68231 | |
| Photograph of Charles Axten | Janet68231 | |
| Charles Axten at Buckingham Palace | Janet68231 | |
| Wedding of Charles Axten and Bessie Hille | Janet68231 |
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