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We remember Charles Walter Short
We remember Charles Walter Short
Timeline
Timeline
1895
service
British Army
Gunner
97959
Royal Field Artillery
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1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7084775
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22nd January 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Plot III, Row C, Grave 10
Source:7084775
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Walter |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Short |
| Source | 7084775 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 97959 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily | mother | ||
| Sidney Walter Short | father |
Media
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Remembered with HonourGunner Charles Walter Short, RFA, is buried in Hagle Dump Cemetery, Belgium.
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Selmeston War MemorialCharles Walter Short is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside Selmeston Parish Church.Contributed by:
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Selmeston and Alciston War MemorialC W Short is commemorated on the Selmeston and Alciston War Memorial.
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Communities
Communities
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Alciston, Selmeston, Litlington and BerwickMore about Alciston, Selmeston, Litlington and Berwick
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 | John72644 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Selmeston War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Selmeston and Alciston War Memorial | John72644 |
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