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We remember Charles Herbert Collet
We remember Charles Herbert Collet
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Timeline
Timeline
1888
1911
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Royal Marine Artillery - HMS Duncan
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2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Temporary Captain
Royal Marine Artillery attached to Royal Naval Air Service
Source:7629799
23rd February 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8450429
March 1915
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8450424
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8450424
service
Royal Navy
Flight Commander
Royal Marine Artillery, attached Royal Naval Air Service
3rd Wing
Source:8450424
1915
death
Died of wounds
was taking off when his engine failed. He turned to land but his machine was caught in an up-draft causing it to crash whereupon it burst into flames. He was dead when comrades pulled him clear
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:8450424
Source:8450429
19th August 1915
burial
Gallipoli
Turkey
K. 49
Source:8450424
sibling
Teresa Collet
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Herbert |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Collet, |
| Source | 8450424 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Artillery - HMS Duncan | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Artillery, attached Royal Naval Air Service | 3rd Wing | Flight Commander | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marine Artillery attached to Royal Naval Air Service | Temporary Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa | mother | ||
| James Francis Herbert Collet | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teresa Collet | sister |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves website | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles | Selena49658 | |
| War grave | Selena49658 |
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We remember Charles Herbert Collet
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