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We remember Charles Alfred Laker
We remember Charles Alfred Laker
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
10 Russell Street, Sydenham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9575961
1901
1911
location
104 Parish Lane, Penge
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9575984
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
TF/1842
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:9575771
1914
1914
location
39 Whateley Road, Penge
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9575771
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
240378
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
2/5th Battalion
Source:9575771
2nd May 1914 - 2nd September 1916
service
British Army
Private
240378
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:2613007
1916
death
Killed in Action
Circumstances not known - Reported missing on 02/09/1916 - Death officially assumed to have occurred on or since that date.
Delville Wood, Somme
France
Source:7412385
Source:9575771
2nd September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier & Face 11C
Source:7412385
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Alfred |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Laker |
| Source | 9575984 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Russell Street, Sydenham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 104 Parish Lane, Penge | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 39 Whateley Road, Penge | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240378 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | TF/1842 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240378 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 2/5th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Alfred Laker | father | ||
| Helen Laker nee Crowhurst | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The Beckenham Journal - 1914-1920More about The Beckenham Journal - 1914-1920
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Holy Trinity War Memorial, BeckenhamMore about Holy Trinity War Memorial, Beckenham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve64587 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Steve64587 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Home address, parents - father's name | Eleanor151130 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Beckenham War Memorial | Trevor321 |
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