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We remember Charles Alan Smith Morris
We remember Charles Alan Smith Morris
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Mabel Travis Morris
Source:5505655
25th January 1891
1893
sibling
Daisy Emily Smith Morris
Source:7545882
29th May 1893
1895
location
The Clevis, Newton, Porthcawl, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5505655
1895 - 1917
1895
1900
sibling
Lucy Maud Morris
Source:7545882
15th January 1900
1910
education
Pembroke College, Cambridge University
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:5505655
1910 - 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6175874
5th March 1915 - 22nd March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Bedfordshire Regiment
3rd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment
Source:6188134
1st May 1915
1915
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:6175874
18th November 1915 - 14th December 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6175874
1st September 1916 - 7th May 1917
1917
internment
pow
MALMAISON
France
Source:6648776
23rd March 1917 - 7th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Major
Bedfordshire Regiment
3rd Battalion attached 1st Bn
Source:8657851
1917
1917
dates
Age 21
Source:6997783
7th May 1917
1917
dates
Age 21
Source:6191831
17th May 1917
education
Wellington College
Crowthorn Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5505655
marriage
Not Married
Source:5505655
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:3128715
service
British Army
Major
Bedfordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:3128715
service
British Army
Acting Major
Bedfordshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:5517921
service
British Army
Major
Bedfordshire Regiment
3 rd Battalion
Source:6997783
location
Clevis House, Clevis Lane, Newtown, PORTHCAWL, Glamorgan. (now St Clare’s Convent )
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6191831
location
Clevis House, Newton, Porthcawl, Glamorgan.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5505655
location
Llandaff House, Llandaff, Cardiff.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5505655
1917
death
Died of wounds
Died in a German Field Hospital after the attack on La Coulette near Avion
Evin, Malmaison
France
Source:7151784
Source:5505618
Source:3128715
7th May 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
Evin, Malmaison
France
Source:7151784
Source:6177087
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Alan Smith |
| Initials | CAS |
| Last Name | Morris |
| Source | 3128715 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clevis House, Clevis Lane, Newtown, PORTHCAWL, Glamorgan. (now St Clare’s Convent ) | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Clevis House, Newton, Porthcawl, Glamorgan. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Llandaff House, Llandaff, Cardiff. | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| The Clevis, Newton, Porthcawl, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | 1895 - 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Acting Major | ||
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | 3 rd Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Bedfordshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion attached 1st Bn | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Mary Morris | mother | ||
| Charles Smith Morris | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Travis Morris | sister | 25th January 1891 | |
| Daisy Emily Smith Morris | sister | 29th May 1893 | |
| Lucy Maud Morris | sister | 15th January 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Married | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Charles Morris GraveA photo of the wooden cross marking Charles Morris's grave taken by FJ Nugee after the war. The grave is the cross marked with a garlandContributed by:
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CO's letter regarding Charles Morris's deathA typed copy of a letter sent to Charles's Mother concerning his death in action by his CO, Lt Col Percy Worral.Contributed by:
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Ist Bn Bedfordshire attack on La Coulotte April 19Map showing the start line and objectives of the 1st Bn Bedfordshire Regt at La Coulotte, Avion, FranceContributed by:
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Application for a wound gratuityApplication by CASM for a wound gratuity after his second wounding in Salonika dated 1st Feb 1916. Outcome unknownContributed by:
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Field Post CardField Post Card sent to his sister Lucy dated 9th Nov 1916Contributed by:
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Christmas Card from the frontChristmas card from the 15th Inf Bde sent to his sister LucyContributed by:
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Wooden Crosses PoemPoem written by an unidentified member of the family in memory of Charles MorrisContributed by:
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Replacement CrossA photograph of the replacement cross for CASM at Evin, Malmaison?. It is the one the black cross in the centre.Contributed by:
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Neuve Chapelle Letter Page 2Letter from CASM describing his experiences at the Battle of Neuvre ChapelleContributed by:
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Neuve Chapelle Letter Page 1Letter from CASM describing his experiences at the Battle of Neuve ChapelleContributed by:
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Neuve Chapelle Letter Page 3Letter from CASM describing his experiences at the Battle of Neuvre ChapelleContributed by:
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Neuve Chapelle Letter Page 4Letter form CASM describing his experiences at the Battle of Neuve ChapelleContributed by:
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Salonika Letter Page 1Letter from CASM describing his experiences in Salonika December 1916Contributed by:
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Salonika Letter Page 2Letter from CASM describing his experiences in Salonika December 1916Contributed by:
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Lord Ampthill Letter Page 1Letter to Lord Ampthill describing the Bedfordshire Regt experiences in Salonika December 1916Contributed by:
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Lord Ampthill Letter Page 2 LORD aMPTHILLLetter to Lord Ampthill describing the experiences of the Bedfordshire Regiment in Salonika December 1916Contributed by:
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Lord Ampthill Letter Page 3Letter to Lord Ampthill describing the experiences of the Bedfordshire Regiment in Salonika December 1916Contributed by:
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Gazette 1.6.1915Gazette entry confirming promotion to Lieutenant 1.5.1915Contributed by:
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Porthcawl War MemorialThe War Memorial at All Saints Church,Porthcawl,Bridgend CB.Contributed by:
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Roll of Honour at Newton Church.The Brass Plate Roll of Honour.at Newton Nottage,St John the Baptist,Newton,Porthcawl,Bridgend CB.Contributed by:
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Memorial to C A S Morris at St John the Baptist.Inscription to Charles A S Morris carved on the Readoss of St John the Baptist Church,Newton,Porthcawl,Bridgend CB. The wooden panels were commissioned by the Morris family.Contributed by:
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Altar & Readoss St John the BaptistThe inscription to Charles is carved into the Readoss of St John the Baptist,Newton,Porthcawl,Bridgend CB. (left of the altar)Contributed by:
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'Porthcawl News' 3rd May 1917The report of Major Morris's death as it appeared in the local newspaper. Note the date of death is given as 23rd April 1917. Official date of death is 7th May 1917.Contributed by:
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Return of effects (money) after deathLetter To CASM's father detailing the return of money via the German Government dated 19th Feb 1918Contributed by:
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Tower of London readingPhoto of CASM's name being read out at the Tower of London on 3rd October 2014Contributed by:
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Extract from Andrew Nugees MemoirsDetails of Charles wounding and repatriation of artefacts by the germansContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| GRO War Death Army Officers Indices (1914 to 1921) Transcription | Julian1543 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Julian1543 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julian1543 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Bedfordshires Part Two: Arras to the Amistance by Steven Fuller | Julian1543 | |
| The Bedfordshire Regiment in the Great War | Julian1543 | |
| Porthcawl and the Great War (Porthcawl Museum) | Clive18814 | |
| C W G C site | Clive18814 | |
| The Bedfordshire Regiment in the Great War | Clive18814 | |
| TWGPP grave photo | Clive18814 | |
| Porthcawl Gem4th May 2017 | Clive18814 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Charles Morris in Uniform | Julian1543 | |
| Charles Morris in Uniform | Julian1543 | |
| Paper Notice of death | Julian1543 | |
| Grave headstone | Julian1543 | |
| Charles Morris Grave | Julian1543 | |
| CO's letter regarding Charles Morris's death | Julian1543 | |
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour | Julian1543 | |
| Ist Bn Bedfordshire attack on La Coulotte April 19 | Julian1543 | |
| Application for a wound gratuity | Julian1543 | |
| Field Post Card | Julian1543 | |
| Christmas Card from the front | Julian1543 | |
| Wooden Crosses Poem | Julian1543 | |
| Replacement Cross | Julian1543 | |
| Neuve Chapelle Letter Page 2 | Julian1543 | |
| Neuve Chapelle Letter Page 1 | Julian1543 | |
| Neuve Chapelle Letter Page 3 | Julian1543 | |
| Neuve Chapelle Letter Page 4 | Julian1543 | |
| Salonika Letter Page 1 | Julian1543 | |
| Salonika Letter Page 2 | Julian1543 | |
| Lord Ampthill Letter Page 1 | Julian1543 | |
| Lord Ampthill Letter Page 2 LORD aMPTHILL | Julian1543 | |
| Lord Ampthill Letter Page 3 | Julian1543 | |
| Letter to Sister Page 1 | Julian1543 | |
| Letter to Sister | Julian1543 | |
| Gazette 1.6.1915 | Julian1543 | |
| Porthcawl War Memorial | Clive18814 | |
| Roll of Honour at Newton Church. | Clive18814 | |
| Memorial to C A S Morris at St John the Baptist. | Clive18814 | |
| Altar & Readoss St John the Baptist | Clive18814 | |
| 'Porthcawl News' 3rd May 1917 | Ceri35506 | |
| Return of effects (money) after death | Julian1543 | |
| Tower of London reading | Julian1543 | |
| Extract from Andrew Nugees Memoirs | Julian1543 | |
| Charles Morris Colchester 1915 | Julian1543 | |
| Charles Morris with a french family in Bethune | Julian1543 | |
| Charles Morris Colchester 1915 | Julian1543 | |
| Extract from May Morris Photo Album | Julian1543 |
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