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We remember Charles Alfred Robinson
We remember Charles Alfred Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
location
The Hill, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9593485
31st March 1901
1911
location
36, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9593483
1st April 1911
1915
employment
Fishmonger
Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9593471
19th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:9593471
19th April 1915
1915
location
Sudbury Cottages, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9593471
19th April 1915
1915
marriage
Gladys Caroline Sidwell
Source:9593471
11th May 1915
1915
location
Gondola Villas, Rayleigh, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9593471
11th May 1915 - 3rd July 1916
1915
events
Travelled to France
Travelled to France
Source:9593471
24th August 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:9593471
3rd July 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9593474
3rd July 1916
service
British Army
Private
G/7029
East Kent Regiment
Source:3784810
service
British Army
Private
G/7029
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
6th Battalion
Source:9593474
1916
death
Killed in Action
France and Flanders
France
Source:7418979
Source:9593474
3rd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7418979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Alfred |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 7418979 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1911 | |
| Gondola Villas, Rayleigh, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | 11th May 1915 - 3rd July 1916 | |
| Sudbury Cottages, Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th April 1915 | |
| The Hill, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/7029 | East Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | G/7029 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 6th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Robinson | father | ||
| Julia Robinson | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Caroline Sidwell | wife | 11th May 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-19 | 5'6" |
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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 |
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