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We remember Charles Challen
We remember Charles Challen
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
John Duncan Challen
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8th December 1887
1894
birth
United Kingdom
Source:6168752
15th February 1894
1906
education
Merchant Taylors School
London
United Kingdom
Source:6168752
September 1906 - July 1910
1916
hospitalisation
Lost right hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:6168755
1916
1919
education
Jesus College
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Source:6168752
1919
1922
employment
Barrister-at-law
Grays Inn
London
United Kingdom
Source:6168752
1922
1941
employment
MP for Hampstead
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Source:6168750
1941 - 1950
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:761551
1960
death
Not War Related
Source:6168750
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20th June 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Challen |
| Source | 761551 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie | mother | ||
| Charles Hollis Challen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Duncan Challen | brother | 8th December 1887 |
Media
Media
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Charles Challen MPArriving for First session of Parliament, October 1946. Pathe newsreel.
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Western Daily Press 5 November 1941Announcement of candidacy for Hampstead by-electionContributed by:
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The Taylorian, July 1916Announcement that Challen has lost his right handContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Merchant Taylors' School, NorthwoodMore about Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia article on Charles Challen | Jonny3763 | |
| Merchant Taylors School Register, 1561 - 1934 | Jonny3763 | |
| The Taylorian | Jonny3763 | |
| National Portrait Gallery Portrait Collection | Jonny3763 | |
| Pathe Newsreel Labour And Tory Chiefs On Battles Ahead (1946) | Jonny3763 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Challen MP | Jonny3763 | |
| Charles Challen MP | Jonny3763 | |
| Western Daily Press 5 November 1941 | Jonny3763 | |
| The Taylorian, July 1916 | Jonny3763 |
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