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We remember Charles Lawrence
We remember Charles Lawrence
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
John James Lawrence
Source:7728792
1896
1897
1900
sibling
William Lawrence
Source:7728792
1900
1901
location
71 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9631427
1901 - 1917
1906
sibling
Harry Lawrence
Source:7728792
1906
1911
employment
Grocer's Errand Boy
Alfreton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:7728794
October 1911
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7724290
enlistment
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Source:7724290
service
British Army
Corporal
20817
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:2320244
service
British Army
Corporal
20817
Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers)
7/8th Battalion
Source:7724290
1917
death
Killed in Action
Ypres
Belgium
Source:7724290
8th May 1917
burial
Elzenwalle
Belgium
II.A.2.
Source:7724265
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Lawrence, |
| Source | 9402037 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Nottingham Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20817 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 20817 | Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) | 7/8th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Wilson Lawrence | mother | ||
| Charles William Lawrence | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John James Lawrence | brother | 1896 | |
| William Lawrence | brother | 1900 | |
| Harry Lawrence | brother | 1906 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The Scout Association's First World War Roll of HonourMore about The Scout Association's First World War Roll of Honour
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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 | Jo28365 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission website, record for Charles Lawrence | Jo28365 | |
| Alfreton Roll of Honour | Jo28365 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Victoria's Royal Irish Fusiliers badge | Jo28365 | |
| Alfreton War Memorial | Jo28365 |
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