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We remember Charles Edwin Adkins
We remember Charles Edwin Adkins
Timeline
Timeline
1857
sibling
Mary - Mother Of Charles Edwin - Not His Sister Adkins
Source:9303755
1857
1884
location
51 Meriden Road, Fillongley
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9303780
1884 - 1901
1884
1886
sibling
Annie Elizabeth Adkins
Source:9303755
6th July 1886
1889
sibling
Ellen Adkins
Source:9303780
1889
1901
employment
Groom
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:9303780
1901 - 1911
1901
location
Didgley Cottage, Fillongley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9303780
1901 - 1918
1911
employment
Carter of Coal
Coal Mine
Arley, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9303780
1911 - 1915
1913
marriage
Ada Mabel Baker
Source:9303780
17th December 1913
1914
children
George Edward Adkins
Source:9303780
30th December 1914
1915
enlistment
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9303780
11th December 1915
1916
children
Robert Henry Adkins
Source:9303755
8th February 1916
1918
children
Charles Edwin Adkins
Source:9303755
1st December 1918
marriage
Ada Mabel Adkins
Source:7173742
service
British Army
Private
267733
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:199366
1918
death
Killed in Action
Killed by a shell together with Private John Snooke, 242415, 2nd/6th Bn. Royal Warwickshire Regt. Age 42.
Grave 4/5. Isbergues Communal Cemetary.
St Omer
France
Source:7173742
Source:9303751
27th May 1918
burial
Fillongley, Warwickshire
Pas de Calais
Commemorated at Isbergues Communal Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France
United Kingdom
France
Grave 4/5
Source:9303780
Source:9303755
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Edwin |
| Initials | CE |
| Last Name | Adkins |
| Source | 8829314 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Meriden Road, Fillongley | United Kingdom | parents address | 1884 - 1901 | |
| Didgley Cottage, Fillongley | United Kingdom | their own address | 1901 - 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 267733 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Edward Adkins | son | 30th December 1914 | |
| Charles Edwin Adkins | son | 1st December 1918 | |
| Robert Henry Adkins | son | 8th February 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Adkins | father | ||
| Mary Ann Holland | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Adkins | sister | 1889 | |
| Annie Elizabeth Adkins | sister | 6th July 1886 | |
| Mary - Mother Of Charles Edwin - Not His Sister Adkins | sister | 1857 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Mabel Adkins | wife | ||
| Ada Mabel Baker | wife | 17th December 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-15 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Fillongley (Warks) War Memorial CV7 8ETRemembered on our village war memorial - although spelt incorrectly (Atkins rather than Adkins)Contributed by:
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Headstone - Charles Edwin AdkinsBuried in St Mary's and All Saints churchyard, Fillongley, WarwickshireContributed by:
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Proud to fight for his CountryIn uniform. Date and place photo taken unknown
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IWGC headstone inscriptionList of all soldiers buried in Isbergues Communal Cemetary.Contributed by:
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Grandads grave on 80th anniversary of his deathGeneral view of Isbergues Communal CemetaryContributed by:
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Chaplains letterThe Chaplains letter to my Grannie relating to my Grandads death and his funeral service.Contributed by:
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Book inscriptionInscription inside the book "Our Comradeship with the Blessed Dead" given by friends in Fillongley Parish.Contributed by:
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Grannie, Aunt Liz and PeterGrandads wife Ada Mabel (right), his sister Elizabeth and Grandson Peter.Contributed by:
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Official photo of Grandad !A stern looking Grandad in uniform in front of tent scene.Contributed by:
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Grandads three sonsCharles's three sons. From left to right:- George 7yrs and 3 months Robert 6yrs and 1 month Charles Edwin 3yrs and 3 monthsContributed by:
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Communities
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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2nd/6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 2nd/6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Isbergues Communal Cemetery | Peter160550 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RWR | Trevor321 | |
| 1891 Census | Jo64697 | |
| 1901 Census | Jo64697 | |
| Soldier's service record | Jo64697 | |
| Fillongley (Warks) War Memorial CV7 8ET | Jo64697 | |
| Headstone - Charles Edwin Adkins | Jo64697 | |
| Proud to fight for his Country | Peter160550 | |
| Grandads headstone | Peter160550 | |
| IWGC headstone inscription | Peter160550 | |
| Grandads grave on 80th anniversary of his death | Peter160550 | |
| Chaplains letter | Peter160550 | |
| Book inscription | Peter160550 | |
| Grannie, Aunt Liz and Peter | Peter160550 | |
| Peter at Grandads grave | Peter160550 | |
| Scroll - roll of honour | Peter160550 | |
| Poignant | Peter160550 | |
| Proud of his uniform | Peter160550 | |
| Official photo of Grandad ! | Peter160550 | |
| Grandads three sons | Peter160550 | |
| Didgley Cottage 2011 | Peter160550 | |
| Army pals | Peter160550 |
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