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We remember Charles Geoffrey Reading
We remember Charles Geoffrey Reading
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:5517269
1st April 1901
1901
location
50, Elfort Road, Islington, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5517269
1st April 1901
1902
sibling
John Henry Reading
Source:5517275
1902
1903
sibling
Richard Norman Reading
Source:5517275
1903
1908
sibling
James William Reading
Source:5517275
1908
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:5517275
1st April 1911
1915
enlistment
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:5515802
1915
1915
service
British Army
Private (1st Class Signaller)
9th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:5515802
1915 - 1919
1915
service
British Army
Private
4711
Middlesex Regiment
1/7th Battalion
Source:3675003
1915 - 1917
1915
service
British Army
Private
4711
Middlesex Regt
11th Battalion
Source:3675003
1915 - 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
64335
Northumberland Fusiliers
22nd Battalion
Source:3675003
1917 - 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
64335
Northumberland Fusiliers
9th Battalion
Source:3675003
1918 - 1919
1919
discharge
Source:5515802
1919
1921
employment
Farmer
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:5517283
1921 - 1927
1928
employment
Horticultualist
Unknown
Red Cliffs
Australia
Source:5515802
1928 - 1960
1931
marriage
Mary Cynthia Field
Source:5515802
4th November 1931
appointments
1st Class Signaller
Source:5515802
service
British Army
Private
4711
Middlesex Regiment
Source:3675003
service
British Army
Private
64335
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:3675003
service
British Army
64335
Source:3675003
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5515802
sibling
Marjorie Reading
Source:5517269
sibling
Kathleen Reading
Source:5517269
1994
death
Not War Related
Old age. The death notice may have been an 'In memory' notice so not clear if 1994 was the actual year of passing away. This would have made him very 96. Facts need to be checked
Adelaide
Australia
Source:5517285
1994
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Geoffrey |
| Initials | CG |
| Last Name | Reading |
| Source | 5517275 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50, Elfort Road, Islington, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4711 | Middlesex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 64335 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 9th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers | Private (1st Class Signaller) | |||
| British Army | 64335 | ||||
| British Army | 4711 | Middlesex Regiment | 1/7th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4711 | Middlesex Regt | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 64335 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 22nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 64335 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 9th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Reading | mother | ||
| Charles H Reading | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Reading | sister | ||
| Kathleen Reading | sister | ||
| John Henry Reading | brother | 1902 | |
| Richard Norman Reading | brother | 1903 | |
| James William Reading | step-brother | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Cynthia Field | wife | 4th November 1931 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Med | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1942-06-06 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1942-06-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
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 document | Stephen21733 | |
| 1911 Census | Stephen21733 | |
| South Australian Papers | Stephen21733 |
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