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We remember Charles Shadwell
We remember Charles Shadwell
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Thomas Joseph Shadwell
Source:9403455
1879
1886
1890
sibling
William Shadwell
Source:9403455
1890
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9403441
5th April 1891
1891
location
11 Stanhope Street, St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9403441
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Ellen Shadwell
Source:9403455
1894
1899
sibling
Edith Shadwell
Source:9403455
1899
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9403450
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Grocers Assistant
Not known
St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9403450
31st March 1901
1901
location
24 Hanover Street, St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9403450
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9403455
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Grocers Assistant
Not known
St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9403455
2nd April 1911
1911
location
27 Hanover Street, St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9403455
2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:9403363
4th August 1914
1915
marriage
Gertrude Shadwell nee Wardlow
Source:9403477
September 1915 - 1955
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:9403363
11th December 1915
1915
employment
Grocers Assistant
Not known
St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9403363
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9403363
11th December 1915
1915
location
16 Boundary Road, St Helens, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9403363
11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
266025
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:9403363
5th May 1916 - 8th August 1916
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:9403363
30th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
266025
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1/5th Battalion
Source:9403363
9th August 1916 - 10th February 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9403363
11th January 1918 - 14th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
266025
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
4/3rd Battalion
Source:9403363
11th February 1918 - 19th November 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action in the field, France - gun shot wound foot 30 May 1918
Hospital/Institution
Source:9403363
30th May 1918 - 17th September 1918
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:9403363
9th November 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9403363
19th November 1918
1919
children
Freda Shadwell
Source:9403477
1919
1924
children
Gordon Shadwell
Source:9403477
1924
1927
children
Keith W Shadwell
Source:9403477
1927
1939
dates
Age 53
Source:9403486
September 1939
1939
location
St Helens County Borough, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9403486
September 1939
1955
dates
Age 69
Source:9403493
September 1955
1970
death
Not War Related
Charles Shadwell died over 50 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 84.
Ormskirk Registration District, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9403478
1970
1970
dates
Age 84
Source:9403478
December 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Shadwell |
| Source | 3968093 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Stanhope Street, St Helens, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 16 Boundary Road, St Helens, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th December 1915 | |
| 24 Hanover Street, St Helens, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 27 Hanover Street, St Helens, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| St Helens County Borough, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 266025 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 266025 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1/5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 266025 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 4/3rd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freda Shadwell | daughter | 1919 | |
| Gordon Shadwell | son | 1924 | |
| Keith W Shadwell | son | 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Shadwell nee Hamson | mother | ||
| Adam Shadwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Joseph Shadwell | brother | 1879 | |
| William Shadwell | brother | 1890 | |
| Ellen Shadwell | sister | 1894 | |
| Edith Shadwell | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Shadwell nee Wardlow | wife | September 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Keith22624 |
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