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We remember Charles Reuben Sims
We remember Charles Reuben Sims
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Reuben |
| Initials | CR |
| Last Name | Sims |
| Source | 4049925 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45a Shillington St, Battersea | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1914 | |
| 97 Latchmere Grove, Battersea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 470 | East Surrey Regiment | Corporal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris May Lake | daughter | 19th July 1912 | |
| Rosina Ellen Lake | daughter | 3rd September 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Sims | mother | ||
| Alfred John Sims | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Sims | brother | 1883 | |
| Alfred Sims | brother | 1887 | |
| James Sims | brother | 1889 | |
| Mildred Sims | sister | 1890 | |
| Emily N Sims | sister | 1892 | |
| Jess Sims | sister | 1893 | |
| Silas J Sims | brother | 1895 | |
| William H Sims | brother | 1886 | |
| Sarah Annie Sims | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Lake | wife | 19th February 1912 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Brown | Dk Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'4" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British army service records | Norina18156 | |
| 1891 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1901 census | Norina18156 | |
| 1911 census | Norina18156 | |
| Death | Norina18156 |
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