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We remember Charles Edward Coles
We remember Charles Edward Coles
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
Source:8868524
22nd July 1880
1915
service
Royal Navy
Gunner (T)
HMS Royal Oak
Source:8868526
12th May 1915
1919
awards
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8868524
17th October 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Gunner (T)
HMS Dragon
Source:8868524
17th October 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Edward |
| Initials | CE |
| Last Name | Coles |
| Source | 8868523 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | HMS Royal Oak | Gunner (T) | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Dragon | Gunner (T) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service records at The National Archives | Trevor321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy List | Trevor321 |
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