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We remember Charles Herbert Sumner
We remember Charles Herbert Sumner
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1903
employment
Baker
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8993809
11th February 1903
1903
enlistment
birmingham
Source:8961269
11th February 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
5008
Coldstream Guards
1st battalion
Source:8961336
16th February 1903 - 25th March 1915
1906
events
sent to reserve
military reserve
Source:8961288
11th February 1906 - 5th August 1914
1907
marriage
Gladys Lavinia Smallwood
Source:8961276
9th October 1907
1908
children
Gladys Laura Sumner
Source:8961276
31st July 1908
1910
children
Stacey Percival Sumner
Source:8961276
23rd July 1910
1911
location
109 Morville street, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8993809
March 1911
1914
children
Howard Roland Sumner
Source:8961276
10th July 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8961276
13th August 1914 - 24th September 1914
1915
location
379 Pershore road, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8961276
25th March 1915
1915
discharge
Source:8961083
25th March 1915
1933
employment
Head Porter
King Edward's School Edgbaston
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8993813
1st April 1933 - December 1945
1945
location
249 Shortheath road Erdington Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8993807
December 1945 - 5th August 1947
hospitalisation
shrapnel wound right buttock, paralysis of right arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8961099
1947
death
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8993807
5th August 1947
sibling
Lizzie Maria Sumner
Source:8961276
sibling
Laura Beatrice Sumner
Source:8961276
sibling
Florence Emily Sumner
Source:8961276
hospitalisation
Hospital/Institution
Source:8961099
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Morville street, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known March 1911 | |
| 249 Shortheath road Erdington Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | December 1945 - 5th August 1947 | |
| 379 Pershore road, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 25th March 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5008 | Coldstream Guards | 1st battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Laura Sumner | daughter | 31st July 1908 | |
| Stacey Percival Sumner | son | 23rd July 1910 | |
| Howard Roland Sumner | son | 10th July 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth sumner | mother | ||
| Charles Sumner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizzie Maria Sumner | sister | ||
| Laura Beatrice Sumner | sister | ||
| Florence Emily Sumner | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Lavinia Smallwood | wife | 9th October 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-02-11 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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King Edwards Schoolemployment by King Edwards school, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Jake118504
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver war badge roll | Jake118504 | |
| Newspaper article | Jake118504 | |
| service record page 1 | Jake118504 | |
| service record page 2 | Jake118504 | |
| medal card 1 | Jake118504 | |
| medal card 2 | Jake118504 | |
| service recore page 3 | Jake118504 | |
| service record page 4 | Jake118504 | |
| birth certificate | Jake118504 | |
| H. C. Sumner | Jake118504 | |
| Wartime newspaper articles | Jake118504 | |
| newspaper articles 1915 | Jake118504 | |
| Probate | Jake118504 | |
| census 1911 | Jake118504 | |
| King Edwards School | Jake118504 |
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