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We remember Charles L Gales
We remember Charles L Gales
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9314139
1911
1916
employment
Drapery Assistant
Source:9314142
1916 - 1916
1916
enlistment
Canterbury
United Kingdom
Source:9314142
10th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
27674
Middlesex Reg
Source:9314142
10th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
148662
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9314142
1st September 1916 - 9th October 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9314142
19th June 1917 - 4th October 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Cut to 2nd finger left hand when kicked by a horse in the lines
Hospital/Institution
Source:9314142
12th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9314142
9th October 1919
1939
dates
Age 41
Source:9314154
3rd September 1939
service
British Army
Gunner
148662
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:1285731
1949
death
Not War Related
Source:9314966
1949
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles L |
| Initials | CL |
| Last Name | Gales |
| Source | 1285731 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 148662 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 27674 | Middlesex Reg | Private | ||
| British Army | 148662 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Gales nee Harvey | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-10 | 5'7" |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales Births 1837-2006 | Kirsten64940 | |
| Kent Baptisms | Kirsten64940 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kirsten64940 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kirsten64940 | |
| First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents' | Kirsten64940 | |
| Wo 363 - First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents' | Kirsten64940 | |
| First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents' | Kirsten64940 | |
| England & Wales, Electoral Registers 1920 | Kirsten64940 | |
| 1939 Register | Kirsten64940 | |
| England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | Kirsten64940 |
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