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We remember Charles Alfred Linger
We remember Charles Alfred Linger
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1895
sibling
John Henry
Source:8898336
1895
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8898335
1901
1901
sibling
Annie Elizabeth
Source:8898336
1901
1903
sibling
Florence Lilian
Source:8898336
1903
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8898336
1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:8821316
4th January 1915
1915
employment
Nurseryman
Source:8821316
4th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
60900
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8821316
4th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Bombardier
60900
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8821316
27th September 1915
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8821315
service
British Army
Corporal
60900
Royal Field Artillery
"A" Battery
Source:7023644
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8821315
1918
death
Died of wounds
Belgium
Source:7023644
Source:8821315
22nd April 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
V. B. 10.
Source:7023644
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Alfred |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Linger |
| Source | 8898333 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 60900 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 60900 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Bombardier | ||
| British Army | 60900 | Royal Field Artillery | "A" Battery | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| Harry Linger | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Lilian | sister | 1903 | |
| Annie Elizabeth | sister | 1901 | |
| John Henry | brother | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01-04 | 5'9" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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The Unreturning Army - Field Gunners in Flanders 1917-1918More about The Unreturning Army - Field Gunners in Flanders 1917-1918
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The Linger brothers from Enfield, LondonMore about The Linger brothers from Enfield, London
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UBIQUE | Deborah102878 |
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