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We remember Charles Russell Mcclure
We remember Charles Russell Mcclure
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Timeline
Timeline
1875
1914
dates
Age 39
Source:7616122
21st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Major
19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars
"B" Squadron
Source:7616122
21st October 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
Major C R McClure unfortunately killed, shot through head by enemy rifle bullet in a wood whilst observing their position.
23.10.14 Buried where he fell on battlefield at Le Gheer
Le Gheer
Belgium
Source:7616121
21st October 1914
burial
Strand Military Cemetery
Comines-Warneton, Hainaut
Belgium
Source:7616122
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Russell |
| Initials | CR |
| Last Name | Mcclure |
| Source | 7616122 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars | "B" Squadron | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Russell | mother | ||
| James Howe McClure | father |
Media
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The Bond of Sacrifice: Charles Russell McClureIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
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Major Charles Russell McClureMajor Charles Russell McClure. Unit: 19th (Queen Alexandra’s Own Royal) Hussars. Death: 21 October 1914 Le Gheer Ploegstreet Western FrontContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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19th (Queen Alexandra's Own) HussarsMore about 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own) Hussars
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Men of My Grandfather's Regiment - The 19th HussarsMore about Men of My Grandfather's Regiment - The 19th Hussars
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 War Diaries - B Squadron 19th Hussars | Anne23518 | |
| CWGC Casualty detail | Anne23518 | |
| Biography of Charles Russell McClure | Anne23518 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Charles Russell McClure | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Charles Russell McClure | Hannah21187 | |
| Major Charles Russell McClure | James201 |
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We remember Charles Russell Mcclure
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