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We remember Charles H Blackburn
We remember Charles H Blackburn
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Private
15/1213
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:366776
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles H |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Blackburn |
| Source | 366776 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15/1213 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
Media
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Charles after the warCharles with his injured left arm holding a cigarette. After his injury during the war, his arm was locked in this position and he always held it like this.
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Charles on his wedding dayCharles on his wedding day. He married Margery in April 1920
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Charles with his brothersCharles with his brothers, Norman in the middle and Robert, far leftContributed by:
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Charles and Margery on their wedding dayCharles and Margery on their wedding day, April 1920. Great example of the fashions of the time.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Luke4 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Amy20721 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Amy20721 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft accident record | Amy20721 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles after the war | Amy20721 | |
| Charles on his wedding day | Amy20721 | |
| Charles with his brothers | Amy20721 | |
| Charles and Margery on their wedding day | Amy20721 |
Stories
Stories
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We remember Charles H Blackburn
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