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We remember Charles Henry Lawson
We remember Charles Henry Lawson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
enlistment
Grove Park
United Kingdom
Source:9631554
October 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Charles sustained an injury to his left hand. He was admitted to hospital in Harfleur, France.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9631554
10th August 1916 - 21st October 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Infuenza and bronchial pneumonia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9631554
6th January 1917 - 19th January 1917
1917
marriage
Clara Head
Source:9631554
21st May 1917
1918
children
Doreen Lawson
Source:9631554
1918
1918
location
5, Rutland Road, Ansdell, Lytham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9631554
1918
service
British Army
Private
M2/131354
Army Service Corps
Source:2325651
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Charles was admitted to hospital on 29th Oct 1918, he had been suffering from influenza which had developed into pneumonia, for 14 days.
3rd Australian General Hospital, Abbeyville.
France
Source:7020980
Source:9631554
1st November 1918
burial
Somme
France
Plot 5, Row A, Grave 19
Source:9631694
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Henry |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Lawson |
| Source | 7020980 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, Rutland Road, Ansdell, Lytham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/131354 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doreen Lawson | daughter | 1918 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Head | wife | 21st May 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'5" |
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A Letter from Charles Lawson's WifePart of a letter from Clara Lawson, showing their home address.Contributed by:
Catherine88301
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Service Records. 1914 - 1920 | Catherine88301 | |
| A Street Near You | Catherine88301 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Catherine88301 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Henry Lawson's Signature | Catherine88301 | |
| A Letter from Charles Lawson's Wife | Catherine88301 |
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