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We remember Charles Henry Challis
We remember Charles Henry Challis
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
enlistment
Newbury Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6656288
9th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
5057/202891
Dorsets
Source:6656288
9th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
204892
Devonshire Regiment
4th Res Bn
Source:6656288
4th June 1917 - 12th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
204892
Devonshire Regiment
2nd Bn
Source:6656288
12th June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wounds to both legs and face at Ypres
Hospital/Institution
Source:6656288
9th October 1917
1919
discharge
Source:6656288
30th January 1919
1924
dates
Age 27
Source:6656281
4th October 1924
1924
marriage
May Dorothy Tilling
Source:6656281
4th October 1924
1993
death
Not War Related
Died aged 96 in nursing home Basingstoke. Buried St Thomas' Church Woolton Hill with his wife May Dorothy.
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Source:6656316
7th November 1993
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Henry |
| Initials | CH |
| Last Name | Challis |
| Source | 762050 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5057/202891 | Dorsets | Private | ||
| British Army | 204892 | Devonshire Regiment | 4th Res Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 204892 | Devonshire Regiment | 2nd Bn |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Challis nee Ward | mother | ||
| John Henry Challis | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Dorothy Tilling | wife | 4th October 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | 5'8" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave | Stephen34427 |
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