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We remember Charles Leonard Dexter
We remember Charles Leonard Dexter
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1911
employment
Messenger
United Kingdom
Source:5481972
2nd April 1911
1911
location
3 Caithness Road, Mitcham, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5481972
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1624533
6th January 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:6647097
29th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
London Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:6647097
29th July 1916
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:5483191
28th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
2026
London Regiment
Source:1624533
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
106179
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1624533
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Machine Gun Corps
Source:1624533
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Leonard |
| Initials | CL |
| Last Name | Dexter |
| Source | 1624533 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Caithness Road, Mitcham, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2026 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 106179 | Machine Gun Corps | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Machine Gun Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | London Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Dexter | mother | ||
| Charles Keal Dexter | father |
Media
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Private Charles Leonard DexterCharles ('Charlie') Leonard Dexter in 1/2nd London Regiment in Malta, October 1914.
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Lance Corporal Charles Leonard DexterCharles Leonard Dexter wearing 'Blues' at the Red Cross Hospital, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset in July 1916. He is sitting next to his friend Pte. Daniel John Williams. Both were in the London Regiment.
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Charlie Dexter and Daniel John WilliamsLance Corporal Charlie Dexter (right) and Private Daniel Williams of 2nd London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers at the Red Cross Hospital, Weston-super-Mare on 29.07.1916.Contributed by:
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Charlie Dexter, Dan Williams, Sid MedlockCharlie Dexter (right), Dan Williams (2nd from left) and Sid Medlock (centre) at Torquay, Devon serving in 1st Reserve B'n., London Regiment.Contributed by:
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Charles DexterCharlie Dexter (2nd from left) with friends before joining up.Contributed by:
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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 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John1354 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Supplement to the London Gazette, 11.12.17 | John1354 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Charles Leonard Dexter | John1354 | |
| Lance Corporal Charles Leonard Dexter | John1354 | |
| Charlie Dexter and Daniel John Williams | John1354 | |
| Charlie Dexter, Dan Williams, Sid Medlock | John1354 | |
| Charles Dexter | John1354 | |
| Charles Dexter | John1354 |
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