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We remember Charles Gordon Peterkin
We remember Charles Gordon Peterkin
Timeline
Timeline
1888
birth
Barbados
Source:6099953
27th December 1888
1915
dates
Age 26
Source:9031035
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
86676
Source:6099953
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Gunner
86676
Canadian Field Artillery
Source:7201991
1915
death
Killed in Action
One of thirteen members of the Canadian Field Artillery killed during a Zeppelin air raid on London
Elham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7201991
Source:9031038
Source:9031035
13th October 1915
burial
Kent
United Kingdom
Source:7201991
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Gordon |
| Initials | CG |
| Last Name | Peterkin |
| Source | 6099953 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 86676 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 86676 | Canadian Field Artillery | Gunner |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Flaxen |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Communities
Communities
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West Indians serving with the Canadian Expeditionary ForceMore about West Indians serving with the Canadian Expeditionary Force
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Cenotaph War Memorial, Heroes Square, Bridgetown, Barbados, West IndiesMore about Cenotaph War Memorial, Heroes Square, Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies
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Roll of Honour, The Lodge School, Barbados, West IndiesMore about Roll of Honour, The Lodge School, Barbados, West Indies
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian service record | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 |
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