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We remember Charles William Small
We remember Charles William Small
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Edwin Allen
Source:6648181
6th February 1882
1888
1888
location
59 New Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6648209
26th April 1888
1891
sibling
Harriet Small
Source:6648181
22nd January 1891
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:6648181
5th April 1891
1891
location
30 New Street, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6648181
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:6648212
31st March 1901
1901
location
113 Marston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6648212
31st March 1901
1910
dates
Age 22
Source:6648218
19th December 1910
1910
employment
Miller
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6648218
19th December 1910
1910
enlistment
Stafford, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:6648218
19th December 1910
1910
service
British Army
Private
15012
Grenadier Guards
3rd Battalion
Source:6648218
19th December 1910 - 19th December 1913
1913
service
British Army
Army Reserve
Source:6648218
19th December 1913 - 5th August 1914
1914
marriage
Hettie Spilsbury
Source:6648239
1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15012
Grenadier Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:6648218
5th August 1914 - 26th October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6648218
30th August 1914 - 26th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15012
Grenadier Guards
4th Battalion
Source:6648218
26th October 1914 - 22nd February 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Developed tuberculosis while on active service on the Aisne front in late 1914, and discharged in 1915 following treatment in UK
Hospital/Institution
Source:6648218
24th January 1915
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:6648218
22nd February 1915
1915
discharge
Source:6648218
22nd February 1915
1915
location
78 High Street, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6648218
22nd February 1915
1917
dates
Age 29
Source:6648243
14th May 1917
service
British Army
Private
15012
Grenadier Guards
Source:4075995
1917
death
War Related Sickness
It appears likely that he died either from the tuberculosis he contracted in the Army or from complications arising from the illness. Death Certificate not obtained.
Stoke on Trent
United Kingdom
Source:7167696
Source:6648243
14th May 1917
burial
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
Staffordshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:6648243
Source:7167696
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles William |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Small |
| Source | 6648177 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Marston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 30 New Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 59 New Street, Stafford, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th April 1888 | |
| 78 High Street, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd February 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15012 | Grenadier Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 15012 | Grenadier Guards | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Army Reserve | ||||
| British Army | 15012 | Grenadier Guards | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15012 | Grenadier Guards | 4th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Unknown | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Small nee Allen | mother | ||
| David Small | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Allen | step-brother | 6th February 1882 | |
| Harriet Small | sister | 22nd January 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hettie Spilsbury | wife | 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-12-20 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-12-19 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| GRO Birth Index reference | Barry1338 | |
| Baptismal entry | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriage Index reference | Barry1338 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Barry1338 |
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