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We remember Charles Mckay
We remember Charles Mckay
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Lily Mckay
Source:8514399
1877
1883
sibling
Walter Mckay
Source:8514399
1883
1884
sibling
Frederick Hope Mckay
Source:8514399
1884
1888
1890
sibling
Herbert Mckay
Source:8514399
1890
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:8514399
5th April 1891
1891
location
Poulton Barracks, Chester
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8514399
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Daisy May Mckay
Source:8514399
1891
1894
sibling
Ernest Mckay
Source:8514403
1894
1895
sibling
Arthur Alexander Mckay
Source:8514403
1895
1897
sibling
Elsie Muriel Mckay
Source:8514403
1897
1901
location
Cumberland Street, Macclesfield
United Kingdom
Source:8514403
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:8514408
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Soldier
British Army
India
Source:8514408
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Cheshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8514408
2nd April 1911
1911
location
The Ridge, Jubbulpore
India
military residence address
Source:8514408
2nd April 1911
enlistment
Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:8514394
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
7155
Cheshire Regiment
Source:2815092
service
British Army
Acting Company Quarter Master Serjeant
7155
Cheshire Regiment
Source:2815092
service
British Army
Serjeant
7155
Cheshire Regiment
16th Battalion
Source:8514394
1917
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7180819
Source:8514394
11th May 1917
burial
Somme
France
Source:7180819
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Mckay |
| Source | 2815092 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Street, Macclesfield | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 | ||
| Poulton Barracks, Chester | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| The Ridge, Jubbulpore | India | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7155 | Cheshire Regiment | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Cheshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 7155 | Cheshire Regiment | Acting Company Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 7155 | Cheshire Regiment | 16th Battalion | Serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann McKay | mother | ||
| Robert McKay | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily McKay | sister | 1877 | |
| Walter McKay | brother | 1883 | |
| Frederick Hope Mckay | brother | 1884 | |
| Herbert McKay | brother | 1890 | |
| Daisy May McKay | sister | 1891 | |
| Ernest McKay | brother | 1894 | |
| Arthur Alexander McKay | brother | 1895 | |
| Elsie Muriel McKay | sister | 1897 |
Media
Media
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Charles McKayPrinted in the Macclesfield Times photo supplement published on 23 September 1921 after the unveiling of the Park Green war memorial.
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Communities
Communities
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16th (Service) Battalion, Cheshire RegimentMore about 16th (Service) Battalion, Cheshire Regiment
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Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)More about Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)
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Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)More about Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)
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Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)More about Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)
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Macclesfield Christ Church School Roll of Honour and War Memorial (IWM Ref 12992)More about Macclesfield Christ Church School Roll of Honour and War Memorial (IWM Ref 12992)
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Macclesfield Grammar School War Memorials (IWM Ref 10013)More about Macclesfield Grammar School War Memorials (IWM Ref 10013)
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Macclesfield Sunday School War Memorial (IWM Ref 12994)More about Macclesfield Sunday School War Memorial (IWM Ref 12994)
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 | Ann39898 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family Memorial | Ian3310 | |
| Charles McKay | Rosie34810 |
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