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We remember Charles Herbert Fair
We remember Charles Herbert Fair
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1899
education
Marlborough College
Marlborough
United Kingdom
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1899 - 1904
1904
education
Classics (Latin and Greek)
Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
Cambridge
United Kingdom
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September 1904 - July 1907
1912
employment
Schoolmaster
Haileybury College
Hertford
United Kingdom
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1912 - 9th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Honourable Artillery Company, London
United Kingdom
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10th August 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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30th October 1915 - January 1918
1916
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
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October 1916
1917
marriage
Marjorie Secretan
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18th September 1917
1918
children
Camilla Fair
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1918
1918
employment
Schoolmaster
Haileybury College
Hertford
United Kingdom
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September 1918 - July 1946
1921
children
Frances Fair
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1921
1925
children
Reginals Herbert Fair
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29th July 1925
education
preparatory school
Connaught House
Weymouth
United Kingdom
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service
British Army
Captain
London Regiment
19th lond Battalion
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service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
London Regiment
19th lond Battalion
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1950
death
Not War Related
United Kingdom
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29th July 1950
burial
Hinxworth, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
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sibling
Helen Fair
Source:6165973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Herbert |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Fair |
| Source | 1185369 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Regiment | 19th lond Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | London Regiment | 19th lond Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camilla Fair | daughter | 1918 | |
| Frances Fair | daughter | 1921 | |
| Reginals Herbert Fair | son | 29th July 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Fisher | mother | ||
| Reverend Robert Herbert Fair | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Fair | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Secretan | wife | 18th September 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Major Charles Herbert Fair DSOsketch as second in command of the 1/19th Battalion The London Regiment, late 1917. by 2/Lt JWD Muff-FordContributed by:
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Major Charles Herbert Fair DSOcaricature of CHF when he was commanding D Company, 24th Officer Cadet Battalion, Hazeley Down, Winchester, summer 1918Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Marjorie's War: Four Families in the Great War 1914-1918More about Marjorie's War: Four Families in the Great War 1914-1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marjorie's War: Four Families and the Great War 1914-1918 | Charles24088 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major Charles Herbert Fair DSO | Charles24088 | |
| Charles Fair in Pembroke College rugby team | Charles24088 | |
| Major Charles Herbert Fair DSO | Charles24088 | |
| Major Charles Herbert Fair DSO | Charles24088 |
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