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We remember Charles Wighton
We remember Charles Wighton
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
India
Source:8535672
Source:9034112
1880
1891
location
Clarendon Street, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9034112
1891
1896
education
Bedford Modern School
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9014687
1896 - 1897
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Newfoundland Regiment
Source:8658701
24th September 1914 - 16th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Newfoundland Regiment
Source:8658701
17th October 1915
1915
dates
Age 35
Source:8535672
25th November 1915
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st
Source:4740501
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8535672
1915
death
Killed in Action
Killed at Suvla Bay.
Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
Source:8535672
25th November 1915
burial
Suvla, Gallipoli Peninsula
Turkey
Special Memorial 28
Source:8535672
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Wighton |
| Source | 4740501 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Street, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Newfoundland Regiment | 1st | Captain | ||
| British Army | Newfoundland Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Newfoundland Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Edward Wighton | father | ||
| Anna Rose Wighton | mother |
Media
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Captain Charles WightonCaptain Charles Wighton served with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment at Gallipoli and fell there on 25th November 1915. We will remember.
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Bedford Modern School WW1 MemorialCharles Wighton appears on the memorial. He attended Bedford Modern School during the period 1896 - 1897.Contributed by:
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. C Wighton appears as " 2nd Leiutenant, 1st Newfoundland Regt."Contributed by:
Alexander119331
Communities
Communities
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Royal Newfoundland Regiment Lost at GallipoliMore about Royal Newfoundland Regiment Lost at Gallipoli
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Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635More about Bedford Modern School - Roll of Honour. IWM War Memorial Ref No. 7635
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier Files for Royal Newfoundland Regiment | Lizbet72994 | |
| Canadian Virtual Memorial | Lizbet72994 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed Capt, Newfoundland Regt 1915 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Charles Wighton | Anne1202 | |
| Bedford Modern School WW1 Memorial | Alexander119331 | |
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 |
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