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We remember Charles Hills
We remember Charles Hills
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Private
17052
Suffolk Regiment
Source:1884262
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed on the first day of the "Battle of The Somme" during "The Big Push" with the 11th Suffolks, part of the 34th Division. His body was never found.
Near La Boiselle
France
Source:5511312
1st July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Hills |
| Source | 1884262 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17052 | Suffolk Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naomi Harding Hills | mother | ||
| George Hills | father |
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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 | Joanna19174 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Hills on Chatteris Community Archive | Nicola12591 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Hills Chatteris Museum Collection | Nicola12591 |
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