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We remember Charles John Pitcher
We remember Charles John Pitcher
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1889
sibling
Annie Pitcher
Source:8606548
1889
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:8606548
5th April 1891
1891
location
28 Durham Street, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8606548
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Alice E Pitcher
Source:8606548
1891
1893
sibling
Arthur Pitcher
Source:8606543
1893
1898
sibling
Walter Pitcher
Source:8606543
1898
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:8606543
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Messenger
Post Office
London
United Kingdom
Source:8606543
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Henry Street, Kennington, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8606543
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Elsie Pitcher
Source:8606546
1902
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:8606546
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bacon Packer - Warehouse
London
United Kingdom
Source:8606546
2nd April 1911
1916
employment
Bus Conductor
London
United Kingdom
Source:8606528
5th February 1916
1916
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8606528
5th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
A/203036
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:8606538
16th April 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8606528
17th July 1916 - 18th September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Multiple gunshot wounds.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8606528
10th October 1916 - 19th December 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8606528
29th January 1917 - 3rd December 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in field
Hospital/Institution
Source:8606528
19th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Bullet wounds both thighs. Above knees.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8606528
4th December 1917 - 2nd January 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8606528
12th June 1918 - 12th December 1919
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8606528
29th January 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8606528
31st March 1920
1939
employment
Electrician
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9069908
29th September 1939
1939
location
14 Southbrook Road, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9069908
29th September 1939
service
British Army
Private
S/16980
Rifle Brigade
Source:3528657
1940
death
Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9069907
1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles John |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Pitcher |
| Source | 8606541 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Southbrook Road, Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 28 Durham Street, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 6 Henry Street, Kennington, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/16980 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | A/203036 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Pitcher | mother | ||
| Charles J Pitcher | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Pitcher | sister | 1889 | |
| Alice E Pitcher | sister | 1891 | |
| Arthur Pitcher | brother | 1893 | |
| Walter Pitcher | brother | 1898 | |
| Elsie Pitcher | sister | 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-05 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register. | Susan31491 |
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