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We remember Charles Bessell
We remember Charles Bessell
Timeline
Timeline
1885
birth
United Kingdom
Source:8613597
Source:7331356
1885
1912
marriage
Margaret Mitchell
Source:8613592
1912
service
British Army
Private
15268
King's Own Scottish Borderers
8th king's own scottish bord Battalion
Source:321579
service
British Army
Private
15268
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:7331356
1915
death
Source:7331356
25th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7331356
sibling
Alfred Bessell
Source:8613584
sibling
Henry Bessell
Source:8613584
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Bessell |
| Source | 321579 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15268 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 8th king's own scottish bord Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15268 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bessell | mother | ||
| James Bessell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Bessell | brother | ||
| Henry Bessell | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Mitchell | wife | 1912 |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private BessellThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Charles Bessell for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Charles Bessell. Address: 18 Harold St, Preston. Occupation: Plate Layer for L and N W R Comp [London and North Western Railway Comp]. Regiment: Kings Own Scottish Borderers. Rank and Regimental Number: Private No 15268. Date of Death: 25th of September 1915. Place where killed or injury received: Killed in France. Remarks: None.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43150 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43150 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Bessell | Preston485 |
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