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We remember George Charles
We remember George Charles
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1904
marriage
Ellen Smith
Source:7737447
24th May 1904
1911
location
40 Gold Street, Pendleton, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7737447
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Ellen Smith
Source:7737443
24th May 1914
children
Annie Charles
Source:7737447
children
Edith Charles
Source:7737447
children
Clifford Charles
Source:7737447
service
British Army
Corporal
10794
15th Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:781824
service
British Army
Corporal
10794
Lancashire Fusiliers
15th Battalion
Source:8578075
1916
death
Source:7453335
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7453335
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Charles |
| Source | 781824 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Gold Street, Pendleton, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10794 | 15th Lancashire Fusiliers | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 10794 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 15th Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Charles | daughter | ||
| Annie Charles | daughter | ||
| Clifford Charles | son |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Smith | wife | 24th May 1914 | |
| Ellen Smith | wife | 24th May 1904 |
Media
Media
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Birth certificateBorn 09 May 1884 at 14 Franchise Street, Pendleton, Salford, Lancashire, England
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Thiepval MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.Contributed by:
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Communities
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The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford PalsMore about The 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers The 1st Salford Pals
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Birth certificate | Derek56938 | |
| News | Derek56938 | |
| George Charles and son Clifford Charles | Derek56938 | |
| 15th (Service) Battalion Lancashire Fusilers | Derek56938 | |
| George Charles to Ellen Smith | Derek56938 | |
| Married | Derek56938 | |
| Census | Derek56938 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| CENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME. | Desmond1478 | |
| George Charles | Derek56938 |
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