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We remember Charles Richard Whittingham
We remember Charles Richard Whittingham
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7219757
1889
1915
marriage
Lily Russell WHITTINGHAM
Source:7609460
6th February 1915
1918
dates
Age 29
Source:6194930
8th October 1918
1918
location
215 1/2 Balsall Heath, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6652629
8th October 1918
1918
location
74 Willows Road, Cannon Hill, Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6194930
8th October 1918
service
British Army
Driver
1626
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4723892
service
British Army
Driver
835599
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4723892
service
British Army
Gunner
835599
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7219757
1918
death
Not War Related
Pneumonia and Cardiac Failure
Fargo Hospital, Burrington, Amesbury
United Kingdom
Source:7219757
Source:6652629
8th October 1918
burial
Birmingham
Warwickshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Source:6194930
Source:7219757
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Richard |
| Initials | CR |
| Last Name | Whittingham |
| Source | 6194930 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 1/2 Balsall Heath, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th October 1918 | |
| 74 Willows Road, Cannon Hill, Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th October 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1626 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 835599 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 835599 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Russell WHITTINGHAM | wife | 6th February 1915 |
Media
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Death Certificate for Charles Richard WHITTINGHAMThe death certificate for Charles Richard WHITTINGHAM, copy issued from General Register Office
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Grave stone at Witton Cemetery Birminghamphotograph of grave stone taken 9th November 2014Contributed by:
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1891 Census Image - 277 Mount Pleasant, Birmingham1891 Census image for the family of Charles Richard Whittingham of 277 Mount Pleasant, Kings Norton, Birmingham, Worcestershire, Great BritainContributed by:
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Marriage Certificate - 06 February 1915Marriage of Charles Richard WHITTINGHAM and Lily Russell WEAVER on 6th February 1915 at St Patricks Church, Franks Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire. Charles is described as being of 25 years of age, a batchelor Master Fitter of East Hanningfield. His father is named as Richard WHITTINGHAM, Deceased. Lily is described as being of 24 ytears of age, a spinster pinafore maker of 222 Belgrave Road. Her father is named as Joseph WEAVER a butcher. The witnesses are named as Frederick John WHITTINGHAM and Beatrice Annie WEAVER.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Casualty details from Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Kevin28304 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death Certificate for Charles Richard WHITTINGHAM | Kevin28304 | |
| Grave stone at Witton Cemetery Birmingham | Kevin28304 | |
| 1891 Census Image - 277 Mount Pleasant, Birmingham | Kevin28304 | |
| Marriage Certificate - 06 February 1915 | Kevin28304 |
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