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We remember Charles Simpson
We remember Charles Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Alexander
Source:8720000
1883
1884
sibling
Ellen E
Source:8720000
1884
1889
sibling
Margaret H
Source:8720000
1889
1891
sibling
James
Source:8720000
1891
1893
1901
location
Lower Odo Street, Swansea, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8720000
1901
1911
employment
Tinworker
Source:8720001
1911
1911
location
10 Odo Street, Hafod, Swansea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8720001
1911
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
17156
Welsh Regiment
14th Battalion (Swansea Pals)
Source:8719999
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7459783
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
17156
Welsh Regiment
Source:4042866
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7459783
Source:8719995
10th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A
Source:7459783
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 7459783 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Odo Street, Hafod, Swansea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Lower Odo Street, Swansea, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17156 | Welsh Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 17156 | Welsh Regiment | 14th Battalion (Swansea Pals) | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Simpson | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | brother | 1883 | |
| Ellen E | sister | 1884 | |
| Margaret H | sister | 1889 | |
| James | brother | 1891 |
Media
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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 | |
| Swansea Pals (14th Welsh Regt) Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles | Selena49658 |
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