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We remember Carl Powell
We remember Carl Powell
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Lancelot Edward Sparkes Powell
Source:7645302
22nd July 1896
1898
1898
location
2 Lypiatt Villas, Bisley Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7627256
10th December 1898
1901
location
65 Middle Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7627264
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Dorothea Powell
Source:7645305
9th March 1904
1904
location
74 Middle Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7645352
December 1904
1911
location
1 Middle Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7627273
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Royal Sanatorium [West of England Sanatorium], Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:7645310
2nd April 1911
1915
location
67 Malpas Road, Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7645353
1915 - 27th April 1922
1915
service
British Army
Private
3644TF
Gloucestershire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:3570978
25th June 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3570978
25th June 1915
1919
discharge
Source:7627260
24th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7627260
24th January 1919
1922
marriage
Maud Edith Moore
Source:7645334
27th April 1922
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
290238
Gloucestershire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:7645325
location
parents address
Source:7645353
1965
death
Not War Related
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:7645337
9th November 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Carl |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Powell |
| Source | 3570978 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Middle Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 2 Lypiatt Villas, Bisley Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th December 1898 | |
| 65 Middle Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 67 Malpas Road, Newport, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1915 - 27th April 1922 | |
| 74 Middle Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | December 1904 | |
| Royal Sanatorium [West of England Sanatorium], Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3644TF | Gloucestershire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 290238 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Caroline Powell | mother | ||
| George Sparkes Powell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancelot Edward Sparkes Powell | brother | 22nd July 1896 | |
| Dorothea Powell | sister | 9th March 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Edith Moore | wife | 27th April 1922 |
Media
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Carl Powell and family, c. 1901.The Powell family portraits include a group photograph of parents and two children, almost certainly George Sparkes and Kate Caroline Powell (then about 30 years old) and Lance and Carl (who would have been 5 and 2½ in mid 1901).
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Family Christmas card, Christmas 1904Christmas card from Lance, Dorothea and Carl Powell, Christmas 1904, while living at 74 Middle Street, Stroud. Lance with a school cap, Carl with a flat cap and Dorothea in baby clothes in a pram, presumably in the garden of the house.Contributed by:
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Carl Powell’s French Conversation bookCarl Powell had a copy of French Conversation for English Travellers, given to him by his father. The book had the original inscription ‘Pte Carl Powell, 6th Glos’ters, from Dad, Ashburn, Malpas Rd, Newport, Mon’. It was later used by Carl’s daughter and son when they were at school.Contributed by:
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Carl Powell’s Common Prayer bookCarl Powell had a copy of the Common Prayer and Hymns book. The inscription on the left hand page inside the cover has ‘ ... 3644//S/Sg P C Powell//’Ashburn’//67 Malpas Rd//Newport’ in his handwriting.Contributed by:
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Carl Powell in uniform, c. 1915The family portraits include a mounted photograph of Carl Powell in uniform, c. 1915 or 1916.
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Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915Carl sent his parents a set of embroidered cards in 1915 or 1916.Contributed by:
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Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915Carl sent his parents a set of embroidered cards in 1915 or 1916.Contributed by:
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Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915Carl sent his parents a set of embroidered cards in 1915 or 1916.Contributed by:
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Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915Carl sent his parents a set of embroidered cards in 1915 or 1916.Contributed by:
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Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915Carl sent his parents a set of embroidered cards in 1915 or 1916.Contributed by:
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Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915Carl sent his parents a set of embroidered cards in 1915 or 1916.Contributed by:
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Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915Carl sent his parents a set of embroidered cards in 1915 or 1916.Contributed by:
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Birthday card from Carl Powell, c. 1915Carl sent a birthday card to his father, George Sparkes Powell, with a small card in a pocket saying ‘for Dad with love from Carl’.Contributed by:
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Birthday card from Carl Powell, c. 1915Carl sent a birthday card to his father, George Sparkes Powell, with this small card in a pocket saying ‘for Dad with love from Carl’.Contributed by:
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Carl Powell’s British War Medal, obverseCarl Powell’s British War Medal, with ‘3644 Pte. Powell Gloucer.’ impressed on the rim, with no ribbon.Contributed by:
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Carl Powell’s British War Medal, reverseCarl Powell’s British War Medal, with ‘3644 Pte. Powell Gloucer.’ impressed on the rim, with no ribbon.Contributed by:
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Carl Powell's Victory Medal.Carl Powell's Victory Medal. The medal has ‘3644 Pte. Powell Gloucer’ impressed on the rim and has the ribbon intact.Contributed by:
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Carl Powell's Victory Medal.Carl Powell's Victory Medal. The medal has ‘3644 Pte. Powell Gloucer’ impressed on the rim and has the ribbon intact.Contributed by:
Andrew54450
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census, England, Gloucestershire, Stroud, District 7 | Andrew54450 | |
| 1911 Census: England, Gloucestershire, Stroud | Andrew54450 | |
| 1911 Census: England, Somerset, Weston super Mare | Andrew54450 | |
| Statement of Service, Gloucestershire Regiment, Carl Powell | Andrew54450 | |
| Service Medal and Award Rolls entry for Carl Powell, Gloucestershire Regiment | Andrew54450 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Powell and family, c. 1901. | Andrew54450 | |
| Family Christmas card, Christmas 1904 | Andrew54450 | |
| Carl Powell’s French Conversation book | Andrew54450 | |
| Carl Powell’s Common Prayer book | Andrew54450 | |
| Carl Powell in uniform, c. 1915 | Andrew54450 | |
| Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915 | Andrew54450 | |
| Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915 | Andrew54450 | |
| Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915 | Andrew54450 | |
| Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915 | Andrew54450 | |
| Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915 | Andrew54450 | |
| Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915 | Andrew54450 | |
| Card sent home by Carl Powell, c. 1915 | Andrew54450 | |
| Birthday card from Carl Powell, c. 1915 | Andrew54450 | |
| Birthday card from Carl Powell, c. 1915 | Andrew54450 | |
| Carl Powell’s British War Medal, obverse | Andrew54450 | |
| Carl Powell’s British War Medal, reverse | Andrew54450 | |
| Carl Powell, c. 1922 | Andrew54450 | |
| Carl Powell's Victory Medal. | Andrew54450 | |
| Carl Powell's Victory Medal. | Andrew54450 |
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