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We remember Charles Branch
We remember Charles Branch
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Annie
Source:8843076
1876
1877
sibling
Catherine A
Source:8843076
1877
1879
sibling
Beatrice
Source:8843076
1879
1881
sibling
Edward T
Source:8843076
1881
1883
sibling
William G
Source:8843076
1883
1884
sibling
Alice Mary
Source:8843076
1884
1885
1888
sibling
Miriam E
Source:8843076
1888
1891
location
Egerton Street, Canton, Cardiff
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8843076
1891
1901
location
St Nicholas, Cardiff
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8843082
1901
1906
service
British Army
Private
12545
Grenadier Guards
2nd Battalion
Source:8843053
8th January 1906
1911
location
Marlborough Lines, Aldershot, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8843083
1911
1913
marriage
Florence Elizabeth Dymott
Source:8843060
14th August 1913
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8843056
12th August 1914 - 31st October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
shrapnel in head
Hospital/Institution
Source:8843056
29th October 1914
1915
service
British Army
Pioneer Sergeant
90
Welsh Guards
Source:8843053
27th February 1915 - 22nd March 1919
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8843056
17th August 1915 - 3rd May 1918
1919
location
5 Kingsland Road, Canton, Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:8843053
1919
1923
children
Jean H D
Source:8843069
1923
1924
children
Betty M D
Source:8932382
1924
1926
children
Denis C D
Source:8843072
1926
1928
children
Olive D
Source:8932380
1928
1982
death
Bullingdon, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8843065
1982
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Branch |
| Source | 471582 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Kingsland Road, Canton, Cardiff | United Kingdom | known 1919 | ||
| Egerton Street, Canton, Cardiff | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Marlborough Lines, Aldershot, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| St Nicholas, Cardiff | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12545 | Grenadier Guards | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 90 | Welsh Guards | Pioneer Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean H D | daughter | 1923 | |
| Denis C D | son | 1926 | |
| Olive D | daughter | 1928 | |
| Betty M D | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Branch | father | ||
| Annie | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | sister | 1876 | |
| Catherine A | sister | 1877 | |
| Beatrice | sister | 1879 | |
| Edward T | brother | 1881 | |
| William G | brother | 1883 | |
| Alice Mary | sister | 1884 | |
| Miriam E | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elizabeth Dymott | wife | 14th August 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 5'8" |
Media
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Charles & FlorenceMum isn't sure when this was taken, but seems likely to be between his promotion to Lance Sgt in May 1915 and when he returned to the front in August (where he stayed till May 1918).
Contributed by:
Patrick12113
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Welsh Guards 1914-1918 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles & Florence | Patrick12113 |
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