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We remember Charles Bannister
We remember Charles Bannister
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Florence Bannister
Source:7942743
1890
1892
sibling
Ellen Bannister
Source:7942743
1892
1894
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:7942743
31st March 1901
1901
location
Travis Street, Burnley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7942743
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:7942745
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Cotton Weaver
Nuttall and Crooks
Burnley
United Kingdom
Source:7942745
2nd April 1911
1911
location
22 Whalley Street, Burnley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7942745
2nd April 1911
1915
marriage
Elizabeth Ann Heap
Source:7942343
1915 - 22nd August 1918
1916
children
Florence Bannister
Source:7942336
30th January 1916
enlistment
Burnley
United Kingdom
Source:7942733
service
British Army
Private
344242
Labour Corp
Source:7942733
service
British Army
Private
10614
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:7933156
service
British Army
Private
49953
Cameron Highlanders
11th Battalion
Source:9322418
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7942733
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7730864
Source:9322418
22nd August 1918
burial
Vieux-Berquin
France
A.3.
Source:7730864
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Bannister |
| Source | 170518 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Whalley Street, Burnley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Travis Street, Burnley | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 344242 | Labour Corp | Private | ||
| British Army | 10614 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 49953 | Cameron Highlanders | 11th Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Bannister | daughter | 30th January 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bannister | mother | ||
| Job Bannister | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Bannister | sister | 1890 | |
| Ellen Bannister | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Heap | wife | 1915 |
Media
Media
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Charlie BannisterCharlie in his uniform. He first joined the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was then transferred to a Labour Battalion, and at the time of his death was serving with the Cameron Highlanders.Contributed by:
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Charlie Bannister's final resting placeCharlie is buried in Nieppe-Bois British Cemetery, Vieuv-Berquin, France. The poppy cross was laid on behalf of Florence Peacock, nee Bannister, who is Charlie's daughter.Contributed by:
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Charlie's Commemorative SilkThis commemorative silk was commissioned to record the death of Charlie Bannister. He is remembered by his wife, Elizabeth Ann; his daughter Florence; and his mother and father, all residents of Burnley.Contributed by:
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Charlie BannisterHe served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, a Labour Battalion and finally the Cameron Highlanders.
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Graves Registration Report FormThis document gives the postion of Charlie Bannister's grave at the Nieppe Bois British Cemetery.Contributed by:
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Book of RemembranceCharlie's entry in the Book of Remembrance at Nieppe-Bois British Cemetery, northern France.Contributed by:
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Charlie Bannister's ObituaryLieut. Coutts, Cameron Highlanders, describes the events of that fateful day to Charlie's widow.Contributed by:
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St Margaret's Church BurnleyThe Chancel Screen and Gates of St Margaret's Church, Burnley. Seventeen tablets "were erected to the greater glory of God, and in grateful memory of those who died, and those who served for their country, 1914-18."Contributed by:
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St Margaret's Church, BurnleySeventeen tablets were erected on the Chancel Screen and Gates. Charlie's name appears second from the top on this particular tablet.Contributed by:
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Medal Index CardCharlie was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.Contributed by:
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Charlie's War Campaign MedalsCharlie was posthumously awarded the British War medal and the Victory Medal.Contributed by:
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Charlie and Elizabeth on their wedding dayCharlie and Elizabeth on their wedding day.Contributed by:
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Florence BannisterFlorence is the daughter of Charlie and Elizabeth Bannister.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John59158 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John59158 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John59158 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John59158 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John59158 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| In Memory of Charlie Bannister | John59158 | |
| Charlie Bannister | John59158 | |
| Charlie Bannister's final resting place | John59158 | |
| Charlie's Commemorative Silk | John59158 | |
| Charlie Bannister | John59158 | |
| Graves Registration Report Form | John59158 | |
| Book of Remembrance | John59158 | |
| Charlie Bannister's Obituary | John59158 | |
| St Margaret's Church Burnley | John59158 | |
| St Margaret's Church, Burnley | John59158 | |
| Medal Index Card | John59158 | |
| Charlie's War Campaign Medals | John59158 | |
| Charlie and Elizabeth on their wedding day | John59158 | |
| Florence Bannister | John59158 |
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