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We remember Charles Wollaston Nurton
We remember Charles Wollaston Nurton
Timeline
Timeline
1846
sibling
Eliza Matilda Nurton
Source:9061095
1846
1856
sibling
Frederick Henry Nurton
Source:9061095
1856
1861
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9061083
1861
1871
dates
Age 9
Source:9061095
2nd April 1871
1871
location
Westover, near Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9061095
2nd April 1871
1887
marriage
Eva Jane Nurton nee Matthews
Source:9061100
1887
1887
dates
Age 26
Source:9061100
December 1887
1895
children
Frederick Charles Nurton
Source:9061722
8th June 1895
1911
dates
Age 50
Source:9061102
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Hotel Manager
Not known
White Horse Hotel, Exford, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9061102
2nd April 1911
1911
location
White Horse Hotel, Exford, Somerset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9061102
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 53
Source:9061057
11th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Not known
United Kingdom
Source:9061057
11th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
34658
Royal Defence Corps
Source:3293482
11th November 1914 - 10th December 1918
1918
dates
Age 57
Source:9061057
10th December 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9061057
10th December 1918
1930
death
Not War Related
Charles Wollaston Nurton died over 10 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 69.
Barnstaple Registration District, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9061103
1930
1930
dates
Age 69
Source:9061103
December 1930
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Wollaston |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Nurton |
| Source | 9061102 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westover, near Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1871 | |
| White Horse Hotel, Exford, Somerset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 34658 | Royal Defence Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Charles Nurton | son | 8th June 1895 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Nurton nee Howard | mother | ||
| Alfred Nurton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Matilda Nurton | sister | 1846 | |
| Frederick Henry Nurton | brother | 1856 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Jane Nurton nee Matthews | wife | 1887 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Birth Recorded Langport Registration District, Somerset | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Newton Abbot Registration District, Devon | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Barnstaple Registration District, Devon | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Barnstaple Registration District, Devon | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 266301 Frederick Charles Nurton - Devonshire Regiment | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Defence Corps Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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