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We remember Charles Lilley
We remember Charles Lilley
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Mark Lilley
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1879
1884
1911
employment
Farm labourer
United Kingdom
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2nd April 1911
1911
location
Charing Heath, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9534394
2nd April 1911
1916
enlistment
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January 1916
1916
location
Barnfield, Charing Heath, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9534390
January 1916
1916
location
135 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9534390
April 1916
1916
marriage
Alice Elizabeth Mears
Source:9534390
25th April 1916
service
British Army
Private
G/11723
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:2661724
service
British Army
Private
G/11723
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
Source:7412935
1916
death
Missing, presumed dead
Somme
France
Source:7412935
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22nd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7412935
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Lilley |
| Source | 2661724 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1916 | |
| Barnfield, Charing Heath, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known January 1916 | |
| Charing Heath, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/11723 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/11723 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Lilley | mother | ||
| Charles Lilley | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Lilley | brother | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Elizabeth Mears | wife | 25th April 1916 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-20 | Kate157122 | |
| 1911 Census | Kate157122 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Lilley | Dorothy157276 |
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