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We remember Charles Henry Laight
We remember Charles Henry Laight
Timeline
Timeline
1874
sibling
Annie
Source:9506328
1874
1880
sibling
Thomas
Source:9506326
1880
1883
sibling
Robert
Source:9506328
1883
1883
sibling
Lilian
Source:9506326
1883
1885
sibling
Joseph
Source:9506328
1885
1887
sibling
George E
Source:9506328
1887
1888
sibling
Kate
Source:9506328
1888
1889
sibling
Frederick D
Source:9506328
1889
1891
1894
sibling
May
Source:9506328
1894
1901
location
1 Tillingham Street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9506326
1901
1911
location
1 Tillingham Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9506328
1911
1915
marriage
Annie E Owen
Source:9506320
1915
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9505102
10th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Guardsman
3906
Welsh Guards
Source:9505102
10th December 1915 - 8th October 1919
1916
children
Irene M
Source:9506333
1916
1919
discharge
Source:9505102
8th October 1919
1923
children
Betty
Source:9506335
1923
hospitalisation
Both knee caps blown off - metal plates inserted.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9505102
service
British Army
Guardsman
3906
Welsh Guards
Source:2293771
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9505102
1957
death
Not War Related
Cannock, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9505036
Source:9506311
2nd December 1957
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Henry |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Laight |
| Source | 2293771 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tillingham Street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 1 Tillingham Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3906 | Welsh Guards | Guardsman | ||
| British Army | 3906 | Welsh Guards | Guardsman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene M | daughter | 1916 | |
| Betty | daughter | 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Laight | father | ||
| Rachel Ravenhall | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | sister | 1874 | |
| Robert | brother | 1883 | |
| Joseph | brother | 1885 | |
| George E | brother | 1887 | |
| Kate | sister | 1888 | |
| Frederick D | brother | 1889 | |
| May | sister | 1894 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1880 | |
| Lilian | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie E Owen | wife | 1915 |
Media
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Charles Henry LaightCharles Henry (known as Harry) Laight here in his Welsh Guards Uniform.
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British Army WW1 Medal Rolls - Index CardBritish Army WW1 Medal Rolls - Index Card. Showing he enlisted 10/12/15 and was discharged due to wounds 08/10/19. His rank was guardsman and his Regimental number was 3906Contributed by:
Lorna157419
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Welsh Guards 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 | Lorna157419 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Henry Laight | Lorna157419 | |
| British Army WW1 Medal Rolls - Index Card | Lorna157419 |
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