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We remember Charles Bavin
We remember Charles Bavin
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9542959
31st March 1901
1911
location
Lindum, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9542959
31st March 1911
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9542872
2nd April 1911
1911
location
95 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9542872
2nd April 1911
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9542904
13th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Shropshire Light Infantry attached 5th Battalion Motor Machine Gun Corps
Source:9542904
13th September 1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Shropshire Light Infantry attached 5th Battalion Motor Machine Gun Corps
Source:247186
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Bavin, |
| Source | 9542904 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Lindum, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Shropshire Light Infantry attached 5th Battalion Motor Machine Gun Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Shropshire Light Infantry attached 5th Battalion Motor Machine Gun Corps | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas Bavin | father | ||
| Grace nee Durance | mother |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School; Military CrossMore about Berkhamsted School; Military Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross: Lieutenant Charles BAVIN | Peter6648 |
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