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We remember Charles Frederick Adams
We remember Charles Frederick Adams
Timeline
Timeline
1872
1889
employment
Traveller
United Kingdom
Source:5506469
4th July 1889
1889
location
Unknown
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:5506469
4th July 1889 - 10th November 1891
1889
service
British Army
Gunner
74226
Royal Artillery
25th Battery
Source:5506469
23rd October 1889 - 20th September 1891
1891
service
British Army
Gunner
74226
Royal Artillery
2/2 Depot
Source:5506469
21st September 1891 - 10th November 1891
1891
service
British Army
Gunner
74226
Royal Artillery
53rd Battery
Source:5506469
11th November 1891 - 14th March 1895
1891
location
Unknown
India
military residence address
Source:5506469
11th November 1891 - 7th April 1897
1892
events
Second class certificate of education
Training
India
Source:5506469
29th November 1892
1893
events
Certificate of efficiency in nursing
Training
Hyderabad
India
Source:5506469
8th March 1893
1895
service
British Army
Gunner
74226
Royal Artillery
47th Battery
Source:5506469
15th March 1895 - 9th March 1897
1897
service
British Army
Gunner
74226
Royal Artillery
Depot
Source:5506469
10th March 1897 - 9th April 1897
1897
location
Unknown
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:5506469
8th April 1897 - 21st February 1900
1897
service
British Army
Gunner
74226
Army Reserve (1st Class)
Section B
Source:5506469
10th April 1897 - 21st February 1900
1900
discharge
Source:5506469
21st February 1900
1915
enlistment
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:632937
7th January 1915
1915
employment
Printer's and Compositor's Cutter
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:5502138
14th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
Northumberland Fusiliers
6th
Source:5502138
14th May 1915
1915
location
5 Albert Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5502138
14th May 1915
1917
discharge
Source:632937
24th May 1917
1918
discharge
Source:5502202
9th April 1918
children
Grace Adams
Source:5502130
service
British Army
Private
340240
Northumberland Fusiliers
36th Battalion
Source:632937
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
340240
Northumberland Fusiliers
36th Battalion
Source:632937
1952
death
Not War Related
Stannington, Northumberland
United Kingdom
Source:5502130
18th March 1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Frederick |
| Initials | CF |
| Last Name | Adams |
| Source | 5502082 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Albert Street, Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th May 1915 | |
| Unknown | India | military residence address | 11th November 1891 - 7th April 1897 | |
| Unknown | United Kingdom | military residence address | 4th July 1889 - 10th November 1891 | |
| Unknown | United Kingdom | military residence address | 8th April 1897 - 21st February 1900 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Northumberland Fusiliers | 6th | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 74226 | Royal Artillery | 25th Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 74226 | Royal Artillery | 2/2 Depot | Gunner | |
| British Army | 74226 | Royal Artillery | 53rd Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 74226 | Royal Artillery | 47th Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 74226 | Royal Artillery | Depot | Gunner | |
| British Army | 74226 | Army Reserve (1st Class) | Section B | Gunner | |
| British Army | 340240 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 36th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 340240 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 36th Battalion | Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Adams | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Fish | mother | ||
| Charles Frederick Adams | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Very dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1889-07-05 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1889-07-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Royal Artillery25th Battery, Royal Artillery, c Aug-Oct 1891, prior to being posted to IndiaContributed by:
Darren15688
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Fusiliers | Darren15688 | |
| Royal Artillery | Darren15688 |
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