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We remember Henry Charles Challis
We remember Henry Charles Challis
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Ellen Challis
Source:5496748
22nd January 1885
1886
sibling
Lousia Challis
Source:5496748
1886
1890
sibling
Thomas George Challis
Source:5496748
1890
1891
sibling
Rose Challis
Source:5496748
1891
1894
1897
sibling
Elizabeth Challis
Source:5496748
24th March 1897
1901
sibling
Albert Francis Challis
Source:5496748
6th May 1901
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:5496506
1901
1902
sibling
Beatrice Kate Challis
Source:5496748
7th December 1902
1902
sibling
John Challis
Source:5496748
7th December 1902
1904
sibling
Fredrick Challis
Source:5496748
25th March 1904
1914
enlistment
Southstoke, Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:5499754
7th September 1914
1916
marriage
Lily Bowell
Source:5498915
1916
service
British Army
Private
22449
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
Source:762150
service
British Army
Private
22449
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Source:7347542
1917
death
Killed in Action
Based on 2nd Oxford and Bucks War Diary it would appear Henry was killed in the Battle of Arleux, 28th - 29th April 1917. Henry's body was never found. Will describes death as "Presumptive".
Arras
France
Source:7347542
Source:5498915
Source:5496835
28th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7347542
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22449 | Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 22449 | Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Powell | mother | ||
| Charles Challis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Challis | sister | 22nd January 1885 | |
| Lousia Challis | sister | 1886 | |
| Thomas George Challis | brother | 1890 | |
| Rose Challis | sister | 1891 | |
| Elizabeth Challis | sister | 24th March 1897 | |
| Albert Francis Challis | brother | 6th May 1901 | |
| Beatrice Kate Challis | sister | 7th December 1902 | |
| John Challis | brother | 7th December 1902 | |
| Fredrick Challis | brother | 25th March 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Bowell | wife | 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'7" |
Media
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Henry Charles Challis InscriptionHenry Charles Challis Inscription at the Arras Memorial. Taken 13th September 2011.
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Henry's niece visiting Arras MemorialHenry's niece, Mrs Barbara Morris, visiting Arras Memorial on 13th September 2011 to view her uncle's inscription.Contributed by:
Nick11315 -
Private H C ChallisThis is a photograph of Private H C Challis in uniform
Contributed by:
Alison2583
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Nick11315 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nick11315 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nick11315 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Nick11315 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Nick11315 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Nick11315 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Charles Challis 1894-1917 | Nick11315 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Charles Challis Inscription | Nick11315 | |
| Henry's niece visiting Arras Memorial | Nick11315 | |
| Private H C Challis | Alison2583 |
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