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We remember Charles Edward Ray
We remember Charles Edward Ray
Duplicate of C E Ray
Also remembered by 3 people
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1889
sibling
James E. Ray
Source:8794422
1889
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:8794419
1891
1891
location
3 and 5 Evesham Street, Redditch, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8794419
1891
1893
sibling
Annie Elizabeth Mary Ray
Source:8794410
1893
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:8794422
1901
1901
location
2 Market Place, Redditch, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8794422
1901
1905
sibling
Jessie Margaret Ray
Source:8794410
1905
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:8794410
1911
1911
employment
Assistant draper
Redditch, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8794410
1911
1911
location
116 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8794410
1911
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
305024
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2/8th Battalion
Source:8794390
September 1915
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8935602
1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
1634
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:8935602
October 1916
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8794426
1918
1918
location
108 Oakly Road, Redditch, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:4142404
1918
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
305024
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2nd/8th Battalion
Source:7192381
October 1918
1918
dates
Age 29
Source:8794390
29th October 1918
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8794390
service
British Army
Corporal
305024
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2/8th Battalion
Source:8794390
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Died of influenza and pneumonia in 3rd Southern General Hospital, Oxford: he had returned to the UK to take up a commission.
Oxford
United Kingdom
Source:7192381
Source:8794390
29th October 1918
burial
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
NN.9.
Source:7192381
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Edward |
| Initials | CE |
| Last Name | Ray, |
| Source | 7192381 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Oakly Road, Redditch, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1918 | |
| 116 Birchfield Road, Headless Cross, Redditch, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| 2 Market Place, Redditch, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 3 and 5 Evesham Street, Redditch, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 305024 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2/8th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 305024 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2/8th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 1634 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Lance Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 305024 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2nd/8th Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Ray | mother | ||
| James Edward Ray | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Elizabeth Mary Ray | sister | 1893 | |
| Jessie Margaret Ray | sister | 1905 | |
| James E. Ray | brother | 1889 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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2nd/8th Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 2nd/8th Battalion of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Andrew43023 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Edward Ray | Andrew43023 | |
| 1889 — 1918 Charles Edward Ray (Birchfield Harriers) | R58235 | |
| MM - London Gazette | Fife3190 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Ray's headstone. | Andrew43023 | |
| Headstone: inscription. | Andrew43023 | |
| RAY, CE # 305024 | R58235 |
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We remember Charles Edward Ray
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