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We remember Charles Frederick Capelin
We remember Charles Frederick Capelin
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Florence
Source:9332677
1890
1891
sibling
William Henry
Source:9332677
1891
1893
sibling
Ethel Kate
Source:9332677
1893
1896
1900
sibling
Louisa Annie
Source:9332677
1900
1901
location
2 Church Street, Portslade
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9332677
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Nellie Victoria
Source:9332675
1902
1904
sibling
Daisy Beatrice
Source:9332675
1904
1911
location
Waterhall, Patcham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9332675
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
G/5706
Royal Sussex Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9332663
1916
death
Killed in Action
Source:7474028
Source:9332663
16th December 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier & Face 7C
Source:7474028
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Frederick |
| Initials | CF |
| Last Name | Capelin |
| Source | 7474028 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Church Street, Portslade | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Waterhall, Patcham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/5706 | Royal Sussex Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margery | mother | ||
| Henry Capelin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | sister | 1890 | |
| William Henry | brother | 1891 | |
| Ethel Kate | sister | 1893 | |
| Louisa Annie | sister | 1900 | |
| Nellie Victoria | sister | 1902 | |
| Daisy Beatrice | sister | 1904 |
Media
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Names of the men of Alfriston with their RegimentMemorial at Alfriston Church, the gold cross denotes the names of those who died
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The names of the men who served in both World WarNames of the men of Alfriston with their Regiments,the gold cross denotes the names of those who diedContributed by:
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Alfriston War MemorialCharles F Capelin is commemorated on the memorial plaque situated inside St Andrew's Parish Church, Alfriston.
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Remembered with HonourPrivate Charles Frederick Capelin is commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, France. He has no known grave.Contributed by:
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Chichester Cathedral5706 Capelin C F is commemorated in the Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial Chapel, Chichester Cathedral.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Names of the men of Alfriston with their Regiment | Hazel53187 | |
| The names of the men who served in both World War | Hazel53187 | |
| Alfriston War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Chichester Cathedral | John72644 |
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