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We remember Charles Griffiths
We remember Charles Griffiths
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1877
sibling
Mary Griffiths
Source:7546130
1877
1880
sibling
Elizabeth Griffiths
Source:7546130
1880
1881
location
Walwen, Llanasa, Flintshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7604288
April 1881
1891
employment
Coal Miner
Thornley, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7546130
April 1891
1891
location
Park Street, Thornley, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7546130
April 1891
1897
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Martin
Source:7604298
1897
1901
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7604298
April 1901
1901
location
Clay Street, Westhoe, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7604298
April 1901
1904
children
Thomas Griffiths
Source:7604299
1904
1906
children
Laura Griffiths
Source:7604299
1906
1910
children
Robert Griffiths
Source:7604299
1910
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Dawdon, Seaham Harbour
United Kingdom
Source:7604299
April 1911
1911
location
44 Stavordale Street, Dawdon, Seaham Harbour, Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7604299
April 1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
22/1389
Northumberland Fusiliers
22nd Battalion Tyneside Scottish
Source:6187157
30th June 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
France and Flanders
France
Source:7407210
Source:1473737
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7407210
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Griffiths |
| Source | 1473737 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Stavordale Street, Dawdon, Seaham Harbour, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| Clay Street, Westhoe, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1901 | |
| Park Street, Thornley, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Walwen, Llanasa, Flintshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22/1389 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 22nd Battalion Tyneside Scottish | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Griffiths | son | 1904 | |
| Laura Griffiths | daughter | 1906 | |
| Robert Griffiths | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Jones | mother | ||
| Thomas Griffiths | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Griffiths | sister | 1877 | |
| Elizabeth Griffiths | sister | 1880 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Martin | wife | 1897 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Northumberland Fusiliers (including the Tyneside Scottish) - W. Bailey's relatives and extended family.More about Northumberland Fusiliers (including the Tyneside Scottish) - W. Bailey's relatives and extended family.
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22nd (Service) Battalion (3rd Tyneside Scottish) Northumberland Fusiliers on 1 July 1916More about 22nd (Service) Battalion (3rd Tyneside Scottish) Northumberland Fusiliers on 1 July 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | William11428 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William11428 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William11428 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | William11428 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William11428 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William11428 |
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