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We remember Charles William Scriven
We remember Charles William Scriven
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1889
sibling
Arthur B
Source:8776825
1889
1891
sibling
Sarah C
Source:8776825
1891
1891
location
Common Lane, Oaksey, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8776825
1891
1893
sibling
William
Source:8776830
1893
1895
sibling
Ernest
Source:8776830
1895
1901
employment
Point Turner On Railway
Source:8776830
1901
1901
sibling
Henry
Source:8776830
1901
1901
location
The Street, Hullavington, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8776830
1901
1905
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7180
Wiltshire Regiment
Source:8776791
4th January 1905 - 28th November 1914
1907
marriage
Sarah Ann Tull
Source:8776791
20th November 1907
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:9351525
2nd April 1911
1914
employment
Iron Moulders Labourer
Source:8776791
1914
1914
location
83 Tower Hill, Stroud, Gloucester
United Kingdom
Source:8776791
1914
1915
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
19155
Wiltshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:8776789
1915
1915
service
British Army
serjeant
19155
Wiltshire Regiment
2nd batallion
Source:9350107
28th October 1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
19155
Wiltshire Regiment
Source:7039856
1915
death
Died of wounds
France
Source:7039856
Source:8776789
28th October 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Plot 1 G87
Source:9349800
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles William |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Scriven |
| Source | 7039856 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Tower Hill, Stroud, Gloucester | United Kingdom | known 1914 | ||
| Common Lane, Oaksey, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| The Street, Hullavington, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19155 | Wiltshire Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 19155 | Wiltshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Acting Serjeant | |
| British Army | 7180 | Wiltshire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 19155 | Wiltshire Regiment | 2nd batallion | serjeant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Scriven | father | ||
| Ann Mary Greenman | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur B | brother | 1889 | |
| Sarah C | sister | 1891 | |
| William | brother | 1893 | |
| Ernest | brother | 1895 | |
| Henry | brother | 1901 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Tull | wife | 20th November 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'7" |
Media
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headstone for Charles William ScrivenPlot 1, G87 Chocques Military Cemetery, France.Contributed by:
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Charles William Scriven birth certificateBorn 13th January 1887 in Minety, WiltshireContributed by:
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Wiltshire regiment cap badge & dog tagThese items belonged to Charles William ScrivenContributed by:
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Portobello Barracks, Rathmines, DublinAt the time of the 1911 census Charles William Scriven (24 years) was stationed here.Contributed by:
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Map of DublinIllustrates the close proximity of Charles William Scriven's wife & children during his time at Portobello barracks.Contributed by:
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Best shot award, 1910Hallmarked & engraved this regimental award was given to Charles William Scriven in 1910.Contributed by:
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WWI medalsMedals awarded to Charles William Scriven. L-R British war medal, Victory medal, 1914-1915 star.Contributed by:
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Newspaper reportThis inspirational report was published following the death of Charles William Scriven on 28th October 1915 in France.Contributed by:
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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 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles William Scriven | Karen140167 | |
| Charles William Scriven | Karen140167 | |
| headstone for Charles William Scriven | Karen140167 | |
| Charles William Scriven birth certificate | Karen140167 | |
| Wiltshire regiment cap badge & dog tag | Karen140167 | |
| Portobello Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin | Karen140167 | |
| Map of Dublin | Karen140167 | |
| Best shot award, 1910 | Karen140167 | |
| WWI medals | Karen140167 | |
| Newspaper report | Karen140167 | |
| Momento mori | Karen140167 |
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