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We remember Charles Leslie Freeman
We remember Charles Leslie Freeman
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1914
dates
Age 19
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12th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6655875
13th July 1915
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
33080
Hampshire Regiment
Source:6655888
1918
1919
location
124 Gravelly Lane Erdington Warwick
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6655604
9th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6655604
17th March 1919
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6655604
15th October 1919
1920
marriage
Eliza J Pritchard
Source:6655885
1920
1945
location
9 Finchley Road Kingstanding Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6655888
1945 - 1962
employment
Carpenter
Source:6655604
hospitalisation
S wound Face Mild
Hospital/Institution
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service
British Army
Private
12437
Dorsetshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:1254463
service
British Army
Source:6655604
1962
death
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6655917
1962
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Gravelly Lane Erdington Warwick | United Kingdom | parents address | 9th February 1919 | |
| 9 Finchley Road Kingstanding Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | 1945 - 1962 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12437 | Dorsetshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 33080 | Hampshire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Wellings | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza J Pritchard | wife | 1920 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-12 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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An example of medalsThe Military Medal, British Service Medal, Victory Medal and 14/15 Star.
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Communities
Communities
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Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918More about Gravelly Lane Erdington 1914 - 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 | Sharon36563 | |
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| An example of medals | Sharon36563 |
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