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We remember Charles James Meredith
We remember Charles James Meredith
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1882
sibling
Frederick Thomas Meredith
Source:9306743
December 1882
1885
sibling
Earnest William Meredith
Source:9306743
October 1885
1888
sibling
Henry George Meredith
Source:9306743
March 1888
1903
children
John W C Meredith
Source:9306743
30th December 1903
1905
marriage
Agnes Maria Clapham Clapham
Source:9306743
October 1905
1906
children
Frederick Harold Meredith
Source:9306743
3rd March 1906
1909
children
William Thomas Jack Meredith
Source:9306743
24th October 1909
1911
employment
Drayman
Cheltenham Original brewery
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Source:9306743
1911 - 1914
1914
enlistment
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Source:9306743
September 1914
1915
children
Leslie Charles J Meredith
Source:9306743
13th August 1915
service
British Army
Private
11419
Gloucestershire Regiment
8th Service Battalion.
Source:9010120
1916
death
Died of wounds
Summer, 1916-the offensive on the Somme, attack on the village of Ovillers-la-Boisselle. He was severely wounded, losing both of his arms and legs. Evacuated to England, he died of his wounds.
Northhampton
United Kingdom
Source:7191845
Source:9306743
27th July 1916
burial
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
A1 945
Source:7191845
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles James |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Meredith |
| Source | 9010120 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11419 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 8th Service Battalion. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John W C Meredith | son | 30th December 1903 | |
| Frederick Harold Meredith | son | 3rd March 1906 | |
| William Thomas Jack Meredith | son | 24th October 1909 | |
| Leslie Charles J Meredith | son | 13th August 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmeline James Meredith | mother | ||
| Thomas Fletcher Meredith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Thomas Meredith | brother | December 1882 | |
| Earnest William Meredith | brother | October 1885 | |
| Henry George Meredith | brother | March 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Maria Clapham Clapham | wife | October 1905 |
Media
Media
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Grave in CheltenhamPrivate Charles J Meredith is buried in Prestbury Cemetery, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. (image 08/2015)
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Charles Meredith ObitNewspaper clipping of Charles Meredith's Obituary.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Prestbury Cemetery, CheltenhamMore about Prestbury Cemetery, Cheltenham
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 | DR117137 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915 | Denise137371 | |
| England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 for Charles James Meredith | Denise137371 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Cheltenham | DR117137 | |
| Charles Meredith Obit | Denise137371 | |
| Charles James Meredith | Denise137371 |
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