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We remember Charles William Wood
We remember Charles William Wood
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1907
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Ridgway or Wood
Source:9484619
20th March 1907
1908
children
Rhoda Wood
Source:9484619
14th February 1908
1909
children
Annie Wood
Source:9484619
5th July 1909
1914
enlistment
Seaforth, Merseyside
United Kingdom
Source:9484619
14th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9484619
17th August 1914 - 7th January 1919
1914
children
Edith Wood
Source:9484619
28th September 1914
service
British Army
Private
MS/1308
Army Service Corps
Source:4847378
location
135 Spring Street, Rishton, Blackburn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9484619
location
29 School Street, Rishton, Blackburn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9484619
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles William |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Wood |
| Source | 9484619 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Spring Street, Rishton, Blackburn | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 29 School Street, Rishton, Blackburn | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | MS/1308 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhoda Wood | daughter | 14th February 1908 | |
| Annie Wood | daughter | 5th July 1909 | |
| Edith Wood | daughter | 28th September 1914 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Ridgway or Wood | wife | 20th March 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-14 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Charles Wood.
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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