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We remember Charles Lewis Freeman
We remember Charles Lewis Freeman
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
John R Freeman
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1871
1872
sibling
Sidney C Freeman
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1872
1874
sibling
Henry W Freeman
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1874
1875
1876
sibling
Walter B Freeman
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1876
1879
sibling
Maude M Freeman
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1879
1881
location
2 Broadway, Deptford, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
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1881
1891
employment
Drapers Assistant
William A Farmer
London
United Kingdom
Source:7959205
1891
1891
location
Old Kent Road, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
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1891
1894
enlistment
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7th June 1894
1894
employment
Regular Solider
British Army
Source:7959043
9th June 1894 - 11th August 1916
1894
service
British Army
Private
4028
West Yorkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7959043
9th June 1894 - 15th March 1895
1894
events
Charge
Military Discipline
York
United Kingdom
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22nd August 1894
1894
events
Education - Third class
Training
Aldershot
United Kingdom
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13th November 1894
1895
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
4028
West Yorkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
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15th March 1895 - 5th July 1898
1895
events
Qualification for rank of Corporal
Training
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27th May 1895
1895
events
Education - Second Class
Training
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7th December 1895
1898
service
British Army
Corporal
4028
West Yorkshire Regiment
1st Battalioj
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5th July 1898 - 1st March 1902
1899
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
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23rd January 1899 - 29th December 1909
1902
events
Qualification for rank of Serjeant
Training
Source:7959043
8th February 1902
1902
service
British Army
Lance Serjeant
4028
West Yorkshire Reginment
1st Battalion
Source:7959043
1st March 1902 - 18th August 1902
1902
service
British Army
Serjeant
4028
West Yorkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7959043
18th August 1902 - 24th November 1904
1902
events
Mounted Infantry Certidicate
Training
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15th December 1902
1904
events
Musketry
Training
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28th October 1904
1904
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
4028
West Yorkshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:7959043
24th November 1904 - 16th June 1909
1905
events
Charge
Military Discipline
India
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10th April 1905
1905
marriage
Annie Rebecca Bingley
Source:7959206
17th November 1905
1906
hospitalisation
Knee injury
Hospital/Institution
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11th December 1906 - 18th December 1906
1908
awards
India General Service Medal 1908
Other War Service Award
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1908
1909
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
4028
West Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7959043
16th June 1909 - 1st January 1913
1909
events
Charge
Military Discipline
Rawali Pindi
India
Source:7959043
27th November 1909
1911
children
Carl Robert Freeman
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5th May 1911
1911
location
7 Cornwall Terrace, Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7959206
1911
1911
events
Small arms
Training
Source:7959043
16th December 1911
1913
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant Major
4028
West Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:7959043
1st January 1913 - 29th January 1916
1914
awards
Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7959043
1st July 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7959043
16th April 1915 - 26th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
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29th January 1916 - 11th August 1916
1916
discharge
Source:7959043
11th August 1916
1916
events
Conduct - Exemplory
Military Discipline
Bradford, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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11th August 1916
1916
location
The Bungalow, Lathbury, Newport Pagnall, Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom
their own address
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11th August 1916
1918
appointments
Quartermaster - 14th Northumberland Fusiliers
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22nd June 1918
1918
commission
Temporary
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22nd June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant
Northumberland Fusiliers
14th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers)
Source:7959197
22nd June 1918
events
Drunk in Barrackes
Military Discipline
Singapore
Source:7959043
service
British Army
Regimental Serjeant Major
4028
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7959043
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Lewis |
| Initials | CL |
| Last Name | Freeman |
| Source | 7959043 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Broadway, Deptford, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 7 Cornwall Terrace, Bradford, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Old Kent Road, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1891 | |
| The Bungalow, Lathbury, Newport Pagnall, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th August 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4028 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4028 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Colour Serjeant | |
| British Army | 4028 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 4028 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalioj | Corporal | |
| British Army | 4028 | West Yorkshire Reginment | 1st Battalion | Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | 4028 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 4028 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Colour Serjeant | |
| British Army | 4028 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Acting Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | 4028 | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Regimental Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 14th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers) | Temporary Quartermaster and Honorary Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| India General Service Medal 1908 | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Robert Freeman | son | 5th May 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary T Freeman | mother | ||
| John W Freeman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John R Freeman | brother | 1871 | |
| Sidney C Freeman | brother | 1872 | |
| Walter B Freeman | brother | 1876 | |
| Maude M Freeman | brother | 1879 | |
| Henry W Freeman | brother | 1874 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Rebecca Bingley | wife | 17th November 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-06-07 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-06-07 | Methodist |
Media
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RSM C L FreemanImage from Tempest, E V, History of the Sixth Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, Vol. 1, 1/6th Bn.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette Entry - Commission | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RSM C L Freeman | M2740 |
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