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We remember Cornelius Careless
We remember Cornelius Careless
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
Sarah Careless
Source:8874065
1867
1872
sibling
Mary Barker Careless
Source:8874065
2nd May 1872
1873
sibling
Bertha Careless
Source:8874065
1873
1875
sibling
Arthur Goo Careless
Source:8874065
16th March 1875
1876
1879
sibling
Louie Careless
Source:8874065
1879
1881
sibling
Millie Careless
Source:8874065
1881
1881
location
Mill Road, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8874065
1881 - 1891
1884
sibling
Ada Careless
Source:8874065
31st August 1884
1887
sibling
Nellie Careless
Source:8874065
1887
1891
employment
Millers Labourer
Source:8874065
1891
1896
marriage
Leonora Pawley
Source:8874074
1896
1901
employment
General Labourer
Source:8874074
1901
1901
location
London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8874074
1901
1939
employment
Builders Yard Foreman
Source:8874078
1939
1939
location
London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8874078
1939
service
British Army
Sapper
323685
Royal Engineers
Source:710967
service
British Army
Sapper
820735
London Regiment
Source:710967
service
British Army
Sapper
197710
Labour Corps
Source:710967
service
British Army
Sapper
WR 509807
Royal Engineers
Source:710967
1946
death
London
United Kingdom
Source:8874085
1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cornelius |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Careless |
| Source | 710967 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Mill Road, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 - 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 323685 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 820735 | London Regiment | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 197710 | Labour Corps | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR 509807 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Careless nee Barker | mother | ||
| Cornelius Careless | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Careless | sister | 1867 | |
| Mary Barker Careless | sister | 2nd May 1872 | |
| Bertha Careless | sister | 1873 | |
| Arthur Goo Careless | brother | 16th March 1875 | |
| Louie Careless | sister | 1879 | |
| Millie Careless | sister | 1881 | |
| Ada Careless | sister | 31st August 1884 | |
| Nellie Careless | sister | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonora Pawley | wife | 1896 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 Census of England | Howard41513 | |
| 1901 Census of England | Howard41513 | |
| 1939 Register | Howard41513 | |
| England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 | Howard41513 |
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