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We remember Charles Sydney Fordham
We remember Charles Sydney Fordham
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Sydney |
| Initials | CS |
| Last Name | Fordham |
| Source | 9167825 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Camden Avenue, Peckham, South East London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th November 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 372202 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 4712 | London Regiment | 8th (City of London) Battalion (Post Office Rifles) | Rifleman |
| 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 |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Sydney Fordham | son | 15th August 1910 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Carter | wife | 31st July 1909 |
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Enlisted 1915 - 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London RegimentMore about Enlisted 1915 - 8th Battalion (Post Office Rifles) London Regiment
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Valerie34433 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Valerie34433 |
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