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We remember Charles New
We remember Charles New
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Rose Ann New
Source:5487063
16th April 1895
1896
sibling
James New
Source:5487063
20th August 1896
1898
1899
sibling
Patrick New
Source:5487063
20th December 1899
1902
sibling
John New
Source:5487063
27th May 1902
1912
sibling
Mary New
Source:5487063
1st December 1912
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5074963
enlistment
Kirkintilloch, Dumbartonshire
United Kingdom
Source:5074963
service
British Army
Private
303343
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:5074963
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
303343
Princess Louise's (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders)
1/5th Battalion
Source:5074963
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
303343
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:7399932
1918
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:7399932
Source:5487063
28th September 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7399932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | New |
| Source | 5487063 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 303343 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 303343 | Princess Louise's (Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders) | 1/5th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 303343 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Corrigan | mother | ||
| James New | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Ann New | sister | 16th April 1895 | |
| James New | brother | 20th August 1896 | |
| Patrick New | brother | 20th December 1899 | |
| John New | brother | 27th May 1902 | |
| Mary New | sister | 1st December 1912 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-04-03 | Roman Catholic |
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Medals of Charles NewThe Military Medal and another medal belonging to Lance Corporal Charles New. Now in the keeping of his niece in Canada.
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Elizabeth2270
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Elizabeth2270 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medals of Charles New | Elizabeth2270 |
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