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We remember Charles Bunyan
We remember Charles Bunyan
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1905
marriage
Anne Elizabeth Carley
Source:600885
11th June 1905
1905
children
Albert Bunyan
Source:600885
21st November 1905
1906
children
Charles Bunyan
Source:600885
12th December 1906
1910
children
Violet Emma Bunyan
Source:600885
18th June 1910
1915
enlistment
Stepney
United Kingdom
Source:600885
9th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
154366
Royal Field Artillery
Source:600885
9th December 1915 - 2nd August 1916
1916
children
May Ellen Bunyan
Source:600885
7th May 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Serious dislocation of right elbow (ulna & radius)
Hospital/Institution
Source:600885
18th September 1916 - 26th October 1916
1917
service
British Army
Pioneer
283426
Royal Engineers
Source:600885
10th September 1917
1920
children
Frank Bunyan
Source:600885
1920
events
recruit
Training
Woolwich
United Kingdom
Source:600885
service
British Army
Pioneer
283426
Royal Engineers
Source:600885
service
British Army
Private
154366
Royal Field Artillery
Source:600885
service
British Army
Pioneer
WR/21929
Royal Engineers
Source:600885
1960
death
Unknown
East Ham, London, England
United Kingdom
Source:600885
December 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Bunyan |
| Source | 600885 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 283426 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | 154366 | Royal Field Artillery | Private | ||
| British Army | WR/21929 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | 154366 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 283426 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Bunyan | son | 21st November 1905 | |
| Charles Bunyan | son | 12th December 1906 | |
| Violet Emma Bunyan | daughter | 18th June 1910 | |
| May Ellen Bunyan | daughter | 7th May 1916 | |
| Frank Bunyan | son | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Merritt | mother | ||
| William Bunyan | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Elizabeth Carley | wife | 11th June 1905 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers | Peter34996 |
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