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We remember Charles Wilson
We remember Charles Wilson
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Foster Wilson
Source:8490666
1887
1889
sibling
George Arthur Wilson
Source:8490669
1889
1890
1891
location
Doyle Street, Hook, Goole
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8490666
April 1891
1894
sibling
Fred Wilson
Source:8490669
1894
1897
sibling
Charlotte Wilson
Source:8490669
1897
1899
sibling
Thomas William Wilson
Source:8490669
1899
1901
location
Goole Union Workhouse
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8490669
April 1901
1914
service
British Army
Private
1875
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:8490675
August 1914
1915
marriage
Eliza A Ellis
Source:8490675
June 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8490675
June 1916 - 28th July 1916
employment
Horse shunter
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company
Source:8490675
enlistment
Goole
United Kingdom
Source:8490671
service
British Army
Private
240101
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
1/5th Bn
Source:8490671
location
Low Street, Swinefleet, Goole
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8490675
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7387191
Source:8490671
28th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 11C and 12A
Source:7387191
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Wilson |
| Source | 4804667 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle Street, Hook, Goole | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Goole Union Workhouse | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1901 | |
| Low Street, Swinefleet, Goole | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240101 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 1/5th Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 1875 | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Wilson nee Pratt | mother | ||
| Thomas Wilson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Wilson | brother | 1887 | |
| Fred Wilson | brother | 1894 | |
| Thomas William Wilson | brother | 1899 | |
| Charlotte Wilson | sister | 1897 | |
| George Arthur Wilson | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza A Ellis | wife | June 1915 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Swinefleet District Roll of HonourMore about Swinefleet District Roll of Honour
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Roll of Honour of Goole and DistrictMore about Roll of Honour of Goole and District
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Alan68334 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alan68334 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cpl C Wilson killed | Alan68334 | |
| Cpl C Wilson | Alan68334 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal Charles Wilson | Alan68334 | |
| Swinefleet & District Roll of Honour | Glyn23535 |
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