Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Charles E Booker
We remember Charles E Booker
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
James Booker
Source:5485747
1871
1875
sibling
Ada Booker
Source:5485747
1875
1877
sibling
Elizabeth Booker
Source:5485747
1877
1884
sibling
Samual Booker
Source:5485747
1884
1885
sibling
Alfred Booker
Source:5485747
1885
1888
sibling
Joseph Booker
Source:5485747
1888
1890
1906
employment
Cabinet locksmith
Family business
Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:5485889
1906
1914
enlistment
Litchfield
United Kingdom
Source:410895
11th August 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:410895
17th December 1914 - 27th April 1915
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:410895
7th March 1916 - 6th October 1916
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:410895
21st February 1917 - 13th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in action, Gun shot to left leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:410895
4th April 1917
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:410895
7th May 1918 - 12th February 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Dermatitus
Hospital/Institution
Source:410895
3rd October 1918 - 4th October 1918
1919
marriage
Dora Walters
Source:5485680
1919
1927
children
Hilda Jessica Booker
Source:5485747
22nd February 1927
1930
children
Robert Rulon Booker
Source:5485747
17th October 1930
1933
children
Charles Anthony Booker
Source:5485747
15th December 1933
children
Dora Joan Booker
Source:5485747
service
British Army
Private
9568
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:410895
service
British Army
Private
73017
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:410895
service
British Army
Private
203185
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
Source:410895
service
British Army
Private
85223
Northumberland Fusiliers
Source:410895
service
British Army
soldier_num
South Staffordshire Regiment
Source:410895
1941
death
Not War Related
Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:5485747
1941
burial
Walsall, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:5485747
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles E |
| Initials | CE |
| Last Name | Booker |
| Source | 410895 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9568 | South Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 73017 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 203185 | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 85223 | Northumberland Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | soldier_num | South Staffordshire Regiment |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Jessica Booker | daughter | 22nd February 1927 | |
| Robert Rulon Booker | son | 17th October 1930 | |
| Charles Anthony Booker | son | 15th December 1933 | |
| Dora Joan Booker | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Smith | mother | ||
| Isacc Booker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Booker | brother | 1871 | |
| Ada Booker | sister | 1875 | |
| Elizabeth Booker | sister | 1877 | |
| Samual Booker | brother | 1884 | |
| Alfred Booker | brother | 1885 | |
| Joseph Booker | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Walters | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-11 | 5'2" |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
The South Staffordshire Regiment crestMy Great granddad, Charles E Booker created this embroidery while he was recovering in hospital after being wounded in action. The embroidery is of his own regiments crest. The South Staffordshire Regiment.
Contributed by:
Georgina2849 -
The Hindenburg line 1917This was where Charles E Booker was wounded in action. On the 4th of April 1917 Charles E Booker had a gun shot wound to his left leg. Charles E Booker was serving in the 2nd north midlandContributed by:
Georgina2849 -
War diary 1916 Marmetz S. Staffordshire RegimentA section of war diary for the South Staffordshire regiment in Marmetz July 1916.Contributed by:
Georgina2849 -
Service statement Charles E BookerThis is a service statement for my great granddad, who was charged with gambling with pte and also allowing pte to gamble in his presence. He was found guilty of the first but not of the second charge. He was reduced in rank.Contributed by:
Georgina2849 -
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Georgina2849 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Georgina2849 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Georgina2849 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The South Staffordshire Regiment crest | Georgina2849 | |
| The Hindenburg line 1917 | Georgina2849 | |
| War diary 1916 Marmetz S. Staffordshire Regiment | Georgina2849 | |
| Service statement Charles E Booker | Georgina2849 | |
| Enlistment | Georgina2849 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Charles E Booker
Also remembered by 2 people
