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We remember Charles Leonard Thatcher
We remember Charles Leonard Thatcher
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Margaetta Eliza Colleen Parfitt
Source:6153584
1894
1896
1896
sibling
George Henry Thatcher
Source:6153584
9th November 1896
1898
sibling
Kenneth William Thatcher
Source:6153584
1898
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:6153584
1901
1901
location
Camerton Gardens, Old Pit, Camerton, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6153584
1901
1902
sibling
Elizabeth Lucy Thatcher
Source:6156777
1902
1902
sibling
Sarah Alice Thatcher
Source:6156775
1902
1905
sibling
Frederick John Thatcher
Source:6156781
1905
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:6153557
1911
1911
employment
Miner Pit Boy
Camerton, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:6153557
1911
1911
location
Durcot, Camerton, Bath, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6153557
1911
1912
sibling
Katharine Mary Thatcher
Source:6156784
1912
1915
discharge
Source:4394972
24th August 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4394972
8th September 1915
1917
discharge
Source:6153584
1917
1917
discharge
Source:4394972
24th August 1917
1926
marriage
Eunice Dorothy Keel
Source:6153610
1926
1927
children
Heather Ann Thatcher
Source:6156759
1927
1929
children
Keith Thatcher
Source:6156759
1929
service
British Army
Private
14748
Somerset Light Infantry
Source:4394972
1968
death
Not War Related
Haslemere Hospital, Hindhead, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9089169
Source:6153677
19th April 1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Leonard |
| Initials | CL |
| Last Name | Thatcher |
| Source | 6153604 |
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Source | 6153604 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camerton Gardens, Old Pit, Camerton, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Durcot, Camerton, Bath, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14748 | Somerset Light Infantry | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Ann Thatcher | daughter | 1927 | |
| Keith Thatcher | son | 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thatcher | father | ||
| Georgiana Parfitt | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henry Thatcher | brother | 9th November 1896 | |
| Margaetta Eliza Colleen Parfitt | sister | 1894 | |
| Kenneth William Thatcher | brother | 1898 | |
| Elizabeth Lucy Thatcher | sister | 1902 | |
| Sarah Alice Thatcher | sister | 1902 | |
| Frederick John Thatcher | brother | 1905 | |
| Katharine Mary Thatcher | sister | 1912 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice Dorothy Keel | wife | 1926 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Camerton Boys Football Team 1910-11Team photograph to celebrate unbeaten season.
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Birth certificate of Charles ThatcherThis is a photograph of the Birth certificate of Charles Leonard ThatcherContributed by:
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These are the Medals of Charles Thatcher 14748These are m Grand Fathers Medals, the Victory medal, the British War medal and the 1914/15 Star. Included is his Silver War Badge number 241984 having been wounded twice once severly during his service.Contributed by:
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Pte Charles Thatcher and his brother George.Likely that this photograph was take in 1914 as Charles enlisted on the 28/9/14. He served in the Somerset Light Infantry and was the first man in his Parish to sign up.
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Medical discharge record of Pte Charles Thatcher.This is the discharge record of Pte Charles Thatcher. It shows the Majors stamp for District number 8 and may be a clue as to his Battalion number. final discharge was on the 24/08/17 after 2 years 331 days.Contributed by:
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Particulars of Service for Pte Charles ThatcherThis is the front of the particulars of service record. It refers to his final discharge date on the 24/8/17 and has an Exeter stamp on it. it shows his Campaign dates 8-9-15 to 4-10-15 and again on the 21-6-16 to the 9-9-16. his wounds are also recorded and again on the rear of the form.Contributed by:
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Rear of Service Particulars Charles Thatcher.This is the reverse side of his record of service particulars. It refers to the Major in charge of number 8 District. On the rear it says, honest, sober and reliable. Served in France twice, wounded in action twice, once severely.Contributed by:
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Discharging Doctors medical notes.These are the doctors hand written medical notes referring to the injuries of Pte Charles Thatcher. They are hand written in pencil were probably made between October to December 1916 prior to his discharge in August 1917.Contributed by:
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Reference from the Headmaster at Cameron School.This is a reference from the school headmaster at Camerton referring to Pte Thatcher. Several references were sought about this time. It makes reference to him being the first man in the Parish to join up voluntarily.Contributed by:
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Envelope from a letter containing a testimonial.This envelope contained a testimonial from the Camerton Collieries Manager Mr E M Heppel dated 24th, July 1917. It shows the address the injured soldiers returned to after leaving Hospital prior to discharge.Contributed by:
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Reference from Rev A.M.Dewing of Camerton Rectory.This is another testimonial for Pte Charles Thatcher dated 29th, of July 1917. Again it refers to him being the first man in the parish to volunteer for War service. This is likely to be from the Rev in the football team photograph.Contributed by:
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Death Certificate for Charles ThatcherCharles died on the 19th, of April 1968 while staying with us in Hindhead , Surrey after a short illness. I was with him on the last night in hospital and I was at his funeral. He is buried in the cemetery at Camerton, Bath close to the side door of the church on the right as you enter the building.Contributed by:
David125850
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen15450 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen15450 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Camerton Boys Football Team 1910-11 | Stephen15450 | |
| Birth certificate of Charles Thatcher | David125850 | |
| These are the Medals of Charles Thatcher 14748 | David125850 | |
| Pte Charles Thatcher and his brother George. | David125850 | |
| Medical discharge record of Pte Charles Thatcher. | David125850 | |
| Particulars of Service for Pte Charles Thatcher | David125850 | |
| Rear of Service Particulars Charles Thatcher. | David125850 | |
| Discharging Doctors medical notes. | David125850 | |
| Reference from the Headmaster at Cameron School. | David125850 | |
| Envelope from a letter containing a testimonial. | David125850 | |
| Reference from Rev A.M.Dewing of Camerton Rectory. | David125850 | |
| Death Certificate for Charles Thatcher | David125850 |
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