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We remember Charles Albert Ernest Whiffing
We remember Charles Albert Ernest Whiffing
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1901
dates
Age 6
Source:9483388
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9483408
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
milk carrier
Strood, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9483408
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:9483418
9th December 1915
1915
employment
Grocer
Strood, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9483418
9th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
130925
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9483418
9th December 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9483418
8th February 1917 - 19th April 1919
1919
events
Statement of disability
Statement of disability
Opladen
Germany
Source:9483418
19th April 1919
1919
appointments
gunner - cook
Source:9483418
23rd April 1919
1919
service
British Army
Gunner
130925
Royal Garrison Artillery
131 Heavy Battery
Source:9483418
23rd April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9483418
20th May 1919
1975
death
Chatham Registration District, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9483353
1975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Albert Ernest |
| Initials | CAE |
| Last Name | Whiffing |
| Source | 9483368 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 130925 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 130925 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 131 Heavy Battery | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Whiffing | mother | ||
| Charles Albert Whiffing | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sally23614 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sally23614 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sally23614 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sally23614 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grandpa's Postcards | Phil156335 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Sally23614 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Albert Ernest Whiffing | Sally23614 | |
| Liege | Phil156335 | |
| Liege Pont des Arches | Phil156335 | |
| Liege Rues des Pisteurs | Phil156335 |
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We remember Charles Albert Ernest Whiffing
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