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We remember Charles Augustus Towse
We remember Charles Augustus Towse
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1895
1913
1915
1916
1917
1978
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Augustus |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Towse |
| Source | 4485179 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16621 | Grenadier Guards | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 16621 | Grenadier Guards | Guardsman |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | 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 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Mary Alford | mother | ||
| Thomas Towse | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Bertram Alford Towse | brother | 13th April 1890 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-08-08 | 6'1" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-08-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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