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We remember Charles Arthur Anstey
We remember Charles Arthur Anstey
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
John Thomas Anstey
Source:6991123
1888
1892
1901
location
Matson Street, Rotherhithe
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6991119
31st March 1901
1906
sibling
William Frederick Anstey
Source:6991123
1906
1910
sibling
Ada Francis Anstey
Source:6991123
1910
1914
location
5 Parkers Row, Bermondsey, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6969316
1914
1914
dates
Age 19
Source:6969316
6th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Bermondsey
United Kingdom
Source:6969316
6th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2116
London Regiment
22nd Battalion
Source:6969316
6th September 1914
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6969316
3rd December 1916 - 5th August 1917
1917
hospitalisation
GSW R knee
Hospital/Institution
Source:6969316
20th July 1917
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:6986377
28th February 1918
1918
discharge
Source:6986377
28th February 1918
1925
marriage
Edith H Bentley
Source:6991125
1925
1930
children
Edith F Anstey
Source:7621205
1930
service
British Army
Private
680712
London Regiment
Source:646313
1983
death
Gravesend, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:6991122
1983
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Arthur |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Anstey |
| Source | 6991121 |
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Source | 6991121 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Parkers Row, Bermondsey, Surrey | United Kingdom | known 1914 | ||
| Matson Street, Rotherhithe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 680712 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 2116 | London Regiment | 22nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith F Anstey | daughter | 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Anstey | father | ||
| Ada Sarah Pope | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Francis Anstey | sister | 1910 | |
| John Thomas Anstey | brother | 1888 | |
| William Frederick Anstey | brother | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith H Bentley | wife | 1925 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-06 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBMD: Sibling Search | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Parents' Marriage | Hannah21187 | |
| FreeBMD: Children search | Hannah21187 |
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