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We remember Charles Gardner Rought
We remember Charles Gardner Rought
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1887
sibling
Ada K Rought
Source:8746245
1887
1888
sibling
Philip Rought
Source:8726412
13th June 1888
1890
sibling
Arthur Rought
Source:8746245
1890
1896
education
Clifton College
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8746282
1896 - 1901
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:8746276
31st March 1901
1901
location
34 College Road, Bristol
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8746276
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:8746245
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Representative (Steel Company)
Source:8746245
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Holmwood, South Bank, Surbiton, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8746245
2nd April 1911
1914
internment
pow
Germany
Source:8726412
1914 - 1918
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3833908
28th October 1914
1914
commission
Source:3833908
15th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal West Surrey Regiment
Source:3833908
15th November 1914
service
British Army
Private
1371
Royal West Surrey Regiment
Source:3833908
service
British Army
Lieutenant
attached
Royal West Surrey Regiment
Source:3833908
service
British Army
Private
1371
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
28th Battalion
Source:3833908
service
British Army
Lieutenant
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment)
Source:8593672
1919
death
Not War Related
The cause of death was a bad oyster. Since Charles was awaiting demobilisation at the time, he technically died on active service.
Source:8593672
Source:8746235
31st January 1919
burial
Thames Ditton
Surrey
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Old. Q. 26.
Source:8593672
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Gardner |
| Initials | CG |
| Last Name | Rought |
| Source | 3833908 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 College Road, Bristol | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Holmwood, South Bank, Surbiton, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1371 | Royal West Surrey Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | attached | Royal West Surrey Regiment | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal West Surrey Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 1371 | Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) | 28th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Isabel | mother | ||
| Charles Rought | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Rought | brother | 13th June 1888 | |
| Ada K Rought | sister | 1887 | |
| Arthur Rought | brother | 1890 |
Media
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Gravestone of Charles Gardner RoughtGravestone of Charles Gardner Rought showing date of birth 16 October 1884 and date of death 31 January 1919. Also shows his parents Charles Rought and Ada Isabel Gardner and his brother Philip Rought
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Gravestone of Charles Gardner RoughtThe inscription shows date of birth of Charles Gardner Rought as 16 October 1884 and date of death as 31 January 1919Contributed by:
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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 Transcription | Edward43379 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour, Kingston and Surbiton | Edward43379 | |
| Surrey Mirror - 5th January 1915 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Surrey Advertiser - 14th December 1918 | Yvonne27542 | |
| Wikipedia Page for Charles Rought | Yvonne27542 | |
| Clifton Rugby Football Club History | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone of Charles Gardner Rought | Paul99088 | |
| Gravestone of Charles Gardner Rought | Paul99088 |
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