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We remember Charles Alfred Light
We remember Charles Alfred Light
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
Source:7724584
24th April 1899
1916
employment
Not known
Midland Bank
Source:7724584
1st December 1916 - 9th July 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded by shrapnel at Cambran
Hospital/Institution
Source:7724584
23rd March 1918 - 11th April 1919
hospitalisation
Cause of death
Hospital/Institution
Source:7724584
service
British Army
Private
S/36899
Rifle Brigade
2nd Bn.
Source:9133093
1920
death
Died of wounds
1919 April 11 Released from Chelmsford Hospital. Was seized by illness & taken to Netley & underwent operation for shrapnel in kidney. Died under operation for kidney wound
Netley Military Hospital
United Kingdom
Source:8946692
Source:7724584
17th January 1920
burial
Southampton
Hampshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
73 K. 46.
Source:8946692
Source:9133093
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Alfred |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Light |
| Source | 7724584 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/36899 | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Bn. | Private |
Media
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Grave in SouthamptonThe grave of Private Charles A Light in Southampton Old Cemetery
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London Joint City and Midland Bank MemorialMore about London Joint City and Midland Bank Memorial
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Midland Bank Roll of Honour 1914-1920 Transcription | Midland33724 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian3310 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Ian3310 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Southampton | DR117137 |
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