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We remember Charles Bignell
We remember Charles Bignell
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
- Half Brother - Herbert Rush, Later Bignell
Source:9316103
1882
1885
sibling
William Henry Bignell
Source:9316349
1885
1887
sibling
Laura Bignell
Source:9316350
1887
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9316100
5th April 1891
1891
location
New Road, Northchurch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9316100
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
George Bignell
Source:9316351
1891
1895
sibling
Alfred Bignell
Source:9316415
10th August 1895
1897
sibling
Rosetta Bignell
Source:9316361
1897
1900
sibling
Sydney Bertie Bignell
Source:9316409
23rd April 1900
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9316103
31st March 1901
1901
location
Orchard End, Northchurch
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9316103
31st March 1901
1912
employment
Labourer
Northchurch
United Kingdom
Source:9316090
27th April 1912
1912
marriage
Elsie Goodedge
Source:9316338
27th April 1912
1912
children
Phyllis Eileen Bignell
Source:9316381
25th October 1912
1914
location
New Road, Northchurch
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9316115
1914
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:9316072
16th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
TF/241961
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1/5th Battalion
Source:9316072
16th June 1915
1916
children
Kathleen Bignell
Source:9316460
8th March 1916
1917
employment
Gardener
United Kingdom
Source:9316460
1917
1917
location
26 Ringshall
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9316121
1917
1920
location
Cottage, New Road, Northchurch
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9316298
1920 - 1921
1921
children
Freda Bignell
Source:9316338
26th July 1921
1921
children
Iris Bignell
Source:9316338
26th July 1921
1922
location
Cottage, Dudswell
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9316307
1922 - 1925
1926
dates
Age 37
Source:9316109
1926
1926
location
Cottage, New Road, Northchurch
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9316315
1926 - 1926
1926
death
Unknown
the Hemel Hempstead District
United Kingdom
Source:9316109
1926
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Bignell |
| Source | 339228 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ringshall | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 | |
| Cottage, Dudswell | United Kingdom | their own address | 1922 - 1925 | |
| Cottage, New Road, Northchurch | United Kingdom | their own address | 1920 - 1921 | |
| Cottage, New Road, Northchurch | United Kingdom | their own address | 1926 - 1926 | |
| New Road, Northchurch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| New Road, Northchurch | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 | |
| Orchard End, Northchurch | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | TF/241961 | Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1/5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Eileen Bignell | daughter | 25th October 1912 | |
| Kathleen Bignell | daughter | 8th March 1916 | |
| Freda Bignell | daughter | 26th July 1921 | |
| Iris Bignell | daughter | 26th July 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bignell | mother | ||
| George Bignell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| - Half Brother - Herbert Rush, later Bignell | brother | 1882 | |
| William Henry Bignell | brother | 1885 | |
| Laura Bignell | sister | 1887 | |
| George Bignell | brother | 1891 | |
| Alfred Bignell | brother | 10th August 1895 | |
| Rosetta Bignell | sister | 1897 | |
| Sydney Bertie Bignell | brother | 23rd April 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Goodedge | wife | 27th April 1912 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-06-10 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regt.) WW1 Cap BadgeQueen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) First World War Cap Badge, included here as this was the regiment in which Charles Bignell served.
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Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018The 2018 Revised Roll of Honour, which now hangs in St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Little Gaddesden in addition to the earlier Roll. The name of Charles Bignell, Queen’s Own (Royal West Kent Regt.) has been added.Contributed by:
Jane31029
Communities
Communities
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Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and HudnallMore about Little Gaddesden, Ringshall and Hudnall
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane31029 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane31029 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Roll Index Card image | Jane31029 | |
| Medal and Award Roll image | Jane31029 | |
| Absent Voters’ Lists, PC Hertford, Hemel Hempstead Division | Jane31029 | |
| Marriage to Elsie Goodedge | Jane31029 | |
| 1914 Electoral Register New Road, Northchurch | Jane31029 | |
| 1919 Electoral Register 26 Ringshall | Jane31029 | |
| 1920 Electoral Register New Road Northchurch | Jane31029 | |
| 1922 Electoral Register Cottage, Dudswell | Jane31029 | |
| 1926 Electoral Register Cottage New Road | Jane31029 | |
| Aut 1926 Electoral Register New Road Widow Elsie | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Widow and family | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Daughter Kathleen | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Sydney | Jane31029 | |
| 1939 Register entry Brother Alfred | Jane31029 | |
| Baptism of Daughter Kathleen | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden School Log Book 1906 – 1934 | Jane31029 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regt.) WW1 Cap Badge | Jane31029 | |
| Little Gaddesden Roll of Honour revised 2018 | Jane31029 |
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