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We remember Charles Smith
We remember Charles Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
William Frederick Smith
Source:6190374
1894
1895
1899
sibling
Stanley Robert Smith
Source:6190374
1899
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:6190374
1901
1901
location
Old Hill, Avening, Glos
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190374
1901
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:6190379
1911
1911
employment
Factory hand
Source:6190379
1911
1911
location
Star Lane, Avening, Glos
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190379
1911
1914
appointments
Home service
Source:6191433
23rd November 1914 - 14th August 1915
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:6191429
23rd November 1914
1914
employment
Brass turner
Source:6191429
23rd November 1914
1914
enlistment
Gloucester
United Kingdom
Source:6191429
23rd November 1914
1915
appointments
Ex. Force, France
Source:6191433
15th August 1915 - 27th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
20743
Grenadier Guards
Source:4155707
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:7061419
Source:6190370
27th September 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7061419
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hill, Avening, Glos | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Star Lane, Avening, Glos | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20743 | Grenadier Guards | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Smith | mother | ||
| Albert William Smith | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Frederick Smith | brother | 1894 | |
| Stanley Robert Smith | brother | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-23 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-23 | Baptist |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann28002 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann28002 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann28002 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation form | Ann28002 | |
| Attestation form, page 2 | Ann28002 | |
| Military history sheet | Ann28002 | |
| Statement of service | Ann28002 | |
| Avening memorial | Ann28002 |
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