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We remember Charles James Brett
We remember Charles James Brett
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Kate
Source:9270885
1889
1890
1891
location
Battle Lane, Brightling
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270885
5th April 1891
1896
sibling
Harriet
Source:9270887
1896
1911
location
Downgate, Dallington
United Kingdom
Source:9270887
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
21125
Australian Field Artillery, 11th Brigade
Source:9270255
29th August 1915 - 5th April 1918
enlistment
Toowoomba Queensland
Australia
Source:8171235
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:9270255
5th April 1918
burial
Somme
France
Row A, Grave 7
Source:9270253
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles James |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Brett |
| Source | 8171235 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Lane, Brightling | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Downgate, Dallington | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 21125 | Australian Field Artillery, 11th Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Brett | father | ||
| Mary | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate | sister | 1889 | |
| Harriet | sister | 1896 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John72644 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Laughton War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 | |
| Charles James Brett | John72644 | |
| Charles James Brett | John72644 |
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