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We remember Charles Farrar
We remember Charles Farrar
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Source:9405476
1894
1917
dates
Age 23
Source:9408229
2nd March 1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9405467
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9408229
service
British Army
Private
16/637
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:1200074
service
British Army
Serjeant
16/637
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:1200074
service
British Army
Serjeant
637
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales Own
16th Battalion
Source:9408229
location
Stoneleigh, King Edward Road, Thornton, Bradford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9405476
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:9405467
Source:9408229
2nd March 1917
burial
Somme
France
I.1.61
Source:9408229
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Farrar |
| Source | 1200074 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneleigh, King Edward Road, Thornton, Bradford | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16/637 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 16/637 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 637 | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales Own | 16th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Louisa Farrar | mother | ||
| Alfred Farrar | father |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Bradford Pals 1914-1918 Transcription | Clive97778 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Clive97778 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC entry for this Charles Farrar | Clive97778 |
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