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We remember Charles Ward
We remember Charles Ward
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Daniel Ward
Source:8737714
1891
1893
sibling
Annie Ward
Source:8737714
1893
1894
1901
location
King Street, Maidstone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8737750
1st April 1901
1911
location
35 Bonneys Yard, Maidstone
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8737743
1st April 1911
1912
service
British Army
Private
8623
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
3rd Battalion
Source:8865844
11th November 1912
1913
enlistment
Source:8737714
5th December 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
L/10094
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:8865844
5th December 1913
1915
location
3 Bonneys Yard, King Street, Maidstone
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8737714
3rd February 1915 - 11th February 1915
service
British Army
Private
L/10094
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:7411662
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7411662
Source:8737709
25th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 5 D.
Source:7411662
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Ward |
| Source | 4612162 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bonneys Yard, King Street, Maidstone | United Kingdom | parents address | 3rd February 1915 - 11th February 1915 | |
| 35 Bonneys Yard, Maidstone | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1st April 1911 | |
| King Street, Maidstone | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/10094 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8623 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | L/10094 | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Ward | mother | ||
| Henry Ward | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Ward | brother | 1891 | |
| Annie Ward | sister | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fallow | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-12-05 | 5'4" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch United Kingdom, World War I Service Records | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| C Ward | Stephen27718 |
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