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We remember Charles Greenwood
We remember Charles Greenwood
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1882
sibling
Harry Greenwood
Source:8996568
1882
1884
sibling
Hannah Greenwood
Source:8996568
1884
1885
sibling
Arthur Greenwood
Source:8996568
1885
1888
sibling
Stanley Greenwood
Source:8996568
1888
1889
sibling
Minnie Greenwood
Source:8996568
1889
1891
location
Bold Lane, Aughton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8996568
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Corn miller
Aughton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8996582
31st March 1901
1901
location
Bold Lane, Aughton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8996582
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Police Constable
Borough of Bolton
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8996592
2nd April 1911
1911
location
344 Deane Church Lane, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8996592
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8996820
6th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
63037
Royal Garrison Artillery
78th Siege Battery
Source:8996820
29th November 1915 - 25th February 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8996820
15th April 1916 - 25th February 1917
1916
appointments
Received additional pay as Battery barber
Source:8996820
20th December 1916 - 2nd March 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital in France with frost bite
Hospital/Institution
Source:8996820
8th February 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Trent feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:8996820
26th February 1917 - 30th May 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Trench feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:8996820
30th May 1917 - 10th July 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
61977
Worcestershire Regiment
15th (Transport Workers) Battalion
Source:8996820
27th April 1918 - 10th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8996820
10th January 1919
1922
marriage
Nancy E Bradley
Source:8997034
1922 - 6th May 1930
location
344 Deane Church Lane, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8996623
1930
death
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8996623
6th May 1930
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Greenwood |
| Source | 1456871 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 344 Deane Church Lane, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 344 Deane Church Lane, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Bold Lane, Aughton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Bold Lane, Aughton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 63037 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 78th Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 61977 | Worcestershire Regiment | 15th (Transport Workers) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Kayley | mother | ||
| Robinson Greenwood | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Greenwood | brother | 1882 | |
| Hannah Greenwood | sister | 1884 | |
| Arthur Greenwood | brother | 1885 | |
| Stanley Greenwood | brother | 1888 | |
| Minnie Greenwood | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy E Bradley | wife | 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-04 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Postcard from Charles, dated 5 June 1917Postcard from Charles, dated 5 June 1917 to his sister, Hannah
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Postcard from Charles, dated 8 June 1917Postcard from Charles, dated 8 June 1917 to his sister, HannahContributed by:
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Woodcote Park, Epsom, SurreyPostcard photograph of Military Convalescent Camp, Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surrey
Contributed by:
Andrew2491
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Greenwood baptism record 1881 | Andrew2491 | |
| Charles Greenwood census 1881 | Andrew2491 | |
| Charles Greenwood census 1901 | Andrew2491 | |
| Charles Greenwood census 1911 | Andrew2491 | |
| Charles Greenwood probate 1930 | Andrew2491 | |
| Charles Greenwood army service record | Andrew2491 | |
| Charles Greenwood marriage 1922 | Andrew2491 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Postcard from Charles, dated 5 June 1917 | Andrew2491 | |
| Postcard from Charles, dated 8 June 1917 | Andrew2491 | |
| Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surrey | Andrew2491 |
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