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We remember Cyril Lawrence Chaplin
We remember Cyril Lawrence Chaplin
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
12 Newhall Street,Swindon,Wilts.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8490540
1901
1911
location
25 Belgrave Street, Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8490542
1911
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
520166
Royal Engineers
Wiltshire (Fortress) Company
Source:772258
1917
employment
Apprentice, Locomotive Works
Great Western Railway
Swindon
United Kingdom
Source:8490546
enlistment
Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:8490531
service
British Army
Sapper
T 319
Royal Engineers
Source:772258
1917
death
Killed in Action
Hermies Hill,Pas de Calais.
France
Source:8490531
Source:9242117
2nd December 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Cyril Lawrence |
| Initials | CL |
| Last Name | Chaplin |
| Source | 8490539 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Newhall Street,Swindon,Wilts. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| 25 Belgrave Street, Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T 319 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 520166 | Royal Engineers | Wiltshire (Fortress) Company | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Chaplin | mother | ||
| Robert Chaplin | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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All Brave young (Lions) from Wiltshire,some ex pupils of North Wilts Tech. Col.More about All Brave young (Lions) from Wiltshire,some ex pupils of North Wilts Tech. Col.
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Great Western Railway employeesMore about Great Western Railway employees
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565th Army Troops Company, Royal Engineers [formerly 1st Wiltshire Fortress Company (TF) Swindon]More about 565th Army Troops Company, Royal Engineers [formerly 1st Wiltshire Fortress Company (TF) Swindon]
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC casualty details | Bryan5462 | |
| Great War Book held by STEAM Museum Swindon | Bryan5462 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RE Badge | Bryan5462 | |
| Cyril L Chaplin | Bryan5462 |
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