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We remember Charles John Footman
We remember Charles John Footman
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
George Henry Footman
Source:8577300
16th June 1887
1888
1891
location
Duke Of York Inn & Grocer Shop, Pembroke Street, Pembroke Dock
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577306
1891
1900
sibling
David Oliver
Source:8577305
1900
1901
sibling
Edwin Joshua
Source:8577305
1901
1901
location
Clarence Terrace, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577305
1901
1908
sibling
Margaret M
Source:8577309
1908
1911
employment
Fireman
Source:8577309
1911
1911
location
16 Trinity Street, Gorseinon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8577309
1911
1914
employment
Pitman
Gravesend Steel Works
Source:8577300
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2359
Welsh Regiment
6th Battalion (Glamorgan)
Source:8577300
September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8577300
October 1914
enlistment
Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:8577295
1915
death
Killed in Action
Shot in the trench by a sniper - just over the eye
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:8577295
Source:8577300
Source:8577303
3rd August 1915
burial
Heuvelland West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
I. F. 10
Source:8577303
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles John |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Footman |
| Source | 8577295 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Trinity Street, Gorseinon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Clarence Terrace, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Duke Of York Inn & Grocer Shop, Pembroke Street, Pembroke Dock | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2359 | Welsh Regiment | 6th Battalion (Glamorgan) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| John Charles Footman | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henry Footman | brother | 16th June 1887 | |
| David Oliver | brother | 1900 | |
| Edwin Joshua | brother | 1901 | |
| Margaret M | sister | 1908 |
Media
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War gravePhoto of grave in Lindenhoek Chalet Military Cemetery, Belgium, taken by Jean-Michel Van Elslande / David Milborrow
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Death of brotherArticle about younger brother George Henry's death, in Cambrian Daily LeaderContributed by:
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War grave | Selena49658 | |
| Death of brother | Selena49658 | |
| Death notice | Selena49658 | |
| Charles | Selena49658 | |
| Tribute to a fallen comrade | Selena49658 | |
| In Memoriam | Selena49658 | |
| CWGC | Martin4745 | |
| Roll of Honour | Martin4745 |
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