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We remember Charles Williams
We remember Charles Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1904
marriage
Julia Cotton
Source:8456920
1904
1906
children
Annie Williams
Source:8456913
1906
1910
children
Arthur Haworth Williams
Source:8456913
1910
1911
location
33 Beever Street, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8456913
1911
1914
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
13/669
York and Lancaster Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:8456919
1914
1915
location
4 Smithy Wood, Smithies, Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8456932
1915 - 1924
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
13/669
York and Lancaster Regiment
2/4th (Hallamshire) (TF) Battalion
Source:8456912
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:7075975
Source:8456912
20th July 1918
burial
Aisne
France
Source:7075975
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 4761542 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Beever Street, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 4 Smithy Wood, Smithies, Barnsley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1915 - 1924 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13/669 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 2/4th (Hallamshire) (TF) Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 13/669 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 13th Battalion | Acting Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Williams | daughter | 1906 | |
| Arthur Haworth Williams | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Cotton | wife | 1904 |
Media
Media
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1904 FreeBMD Marriage snipThis is the index entry for Charles' marriage to Julia Cotton.
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1914 to 1917 FreeBMD births Williams CottonSnip of birth index entries which fit the criteria to be children of Charles Williams and Julia Cotton.Contributed by:
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Yorks and Lancs cap badgeA tiger surmounted by a rose and crown, encircled by a wreath. A scroll on the base reads Yorks and Lancaster.Contributed by:
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A/ Cpl. Charles Williams 13/669 13th York & Lanc RIn uniform of 2/4 Bn York & Lanc Reg probably in France - having enlisted in 13th Bn and also served in the 2nd Bn. Date not known.
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Birth Certificate for Charles WilliamsCertificate showing birth to Betsy Williams (Unmarried) living at Warwick St. in he village of Chesterton Nr Wolstanton StaffordshireContributed by:
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Extract from Victory Medal Entitlement RollOfficial record from No 2 Infantry Record Office York of the York. & Lancashire Regiment of infantry personnel qualifying for the Victory MedalContributed by:
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Death Certificate of Albert Haworth WilliamsDeath of first born son of Charles Williams. Father present at birth and he personally registers the death on the following day.Contributed by:
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Marriage CertificateRecord of marriage for Charles Williams & Julia Cotton residing at No 11 Holborn Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire.Contributed by:
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CWGC MEMORIAL SOISSONS FRANCECertificate from Commonwealth War Grave Commission showing the Memorial at Soissons in honour of the men with no known grave.The name Charles Williams is engraved hereon to be remembered in perpetuity.Contributed by:
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Monckton Men of The 1st Barnsley Battalion (Pals)Bn formed 17.9,14 with 900 joining in 3wks.When number reached 1100 they became 13 Bn York & Lancs. Regiment.Recruitment for 2nd Barnsley Bn began at the beginning of Dec and this became 14 Bn York & Lancs R.Contributed by:
george38289
Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Monk Bretton Men & WomenMore about Barnsley - Monk Bretton Men & Women
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Barnsley - Absent Voters List 1918More about Barnsley - Absent Voters List 1918
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Barnsley Men in the Hallamshire BattalionsMore about Barnsley Men in the Hallamshire Battalions
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 | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 census Goldthorpe Charles Williams | Linda571 | |
| Medal Roll Image from Ancestry | Linda571 | |
| Ancestry online family tree | Linda571 | |
| Burial Transcription for Monk Bretton Cemetery | Linda571 | |
| Barnsley Chronicle | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1904 FreeBMD Marriage snip | Linda571 | |
| 1914 to 1917 FreeBMD births Williams Cotton | Linda571 | |
| Yorks and Lancs cap badge | Linda571 | |
| A/ Cpl. Charles Williams 13/669 13th York & Lanc R | george38289 | |
| Birth Certificate for Charles Williams | george38289 | |
| Extract from Victory Medal Entitlement Roll | george38289 | |
| Death Certificate of Albert Haworth Williams | george38289 | |
| Marriage Certificate | george38289 | |
| CWGC MEMORIAL SOISSONS FRANCE | george38289 | |
| Monckton Men of The 1st Barnsley Battalion (Pals) | george38289 |
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