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We remember Charles Arthur Champs
We remember Charles Arthur Champs
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Alfred G. Champs
Source:8996029
1871
1872
sibling
Florence G. Champs
Source:8996029
1872
1873
1877
sibling
Laurie E. Champs
Source:8996029
1877
1881
dates
Age 7
Source:8996029
3rd April 1881
1881
location
148. King Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8996029
3rd April 1881 - 3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Alice L. Champs
Source:8996029
1882
1883
sibling
Elizabeth Champs
Source:8996015
1883
1891
dates
Age 17
Source:8996015
5th April 1891
1891
location
09. Ratcliff Square. King Street. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8996054
5th April 1891 - 22nd April 1992
1892
dates
Age 18
Source:8996054
22nd April 1892
1892
enlistment
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8996054
22nd April 1892
1892
service
British Army
2303
Rifle Brigade
Source:8996054
22nd April 1892
1903
service
British Army
Corporal
2303
Rifle Brigade
Source:8996054
6th July 1903
1906
marriage
Alice Ambrose
Source:8996047
1906
1907
employment
Postman
General Post Office
Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8996104
March 1907 - 31st August 1914
1909
children
Alice Ruby Mary Champs
Source:8996033
1909
1910
children
Charles Arthur Lewis Champs
Source:8996033
1910
1911
dates
Age 37
Source:8996033
2nd April 1911
1911
location
54. Cannonbury Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8996033
2nd April 1911 - 2nd April 1911
1914
dates
Age 41
Source:8996054
1914
1914
location
29. St. David's Road. Ramsgate, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8996054
1914 - 1939
1914
service
British Army
Company Quartermaster Serjeant
Rifle Brigade
Source:8996054
1st September 1914 - 10th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Company Quartermaster Serjeant
Northamptonshire Regiment
Source:8996054
11th February 1917
1947
dates
Age 74
Source:8996050
1947
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
B/1234
Rifle Brigade
Source:768052
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
52063
Highland Light Infantry
Source:768052
1947
death
Unknown
Death registered Sept 1947 aged 74 years.
Thanet, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8996050
1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Arthur |
| Initials | CA |
| Last Name | Champs |
| Source | 8996054 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09. Ratcliff Square. King Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | 5th April 1891 - 22nd April 1992 | |
| 148. King Street. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | 3rd April 1881 - 3rd April 1881 | |
| 29. St. David's Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | 1914 - 1939 | |
| 54. Cannonbury Road. Ramsgate, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | 2nd April 1911 - 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | B/1234 | Rifle Brigade | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 52063 | Highland Light Infantry | Company Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 2303 | Rifle Brigade | |||
| British Army | 2303 | Rifle Brigade | Corporal | ||
| British Army | Rifle Brigade | Company Quartermaster Serjeant | |||
| British Army | Northamptonshire Regiment | Company Quartermaster Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ruby Mary Champs | daughter | 1909 | |
| Charles Arthur Lewis Champs | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Champs | mother | ||
| George Champs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Champs | sister | 1883 | |
| Florence G. Champs | sister | 1872 | |
| Alice L. Champs | sister | 1882 | |
| Alfred G. Champs | brother | 1871 | |
| Laurie E. Champs | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ambrose | wife | 1906 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsgate Royal Harbour | Terry7885 | |
| Postal Workers Memorial Board | Terry7885 |
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