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We remember John Charles
We remember John Charles
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
David J
Source:9017602
1880
1881
sibling
May
Source:9017596
1881
1883
sibling
Dinah
Source:9017596
1883
1884
sibling
Harry
Source:9017596
1884
1885
sibling
Thomas
Source:9017602
1885
1890
sibling
Katy
Source:9017602
1890
1894
1895
sibling
Laura
Source:9017596
1895
1896
sibling
Sara
Source:9017602
1896
1900
sibling
William Redvers
Source:9017611
1900
1901
location
Elkington Road, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9017602
1901
1911
employment
Trammer Underground
Source:9017611
1911
1911
location
11 Carway Street, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9017611
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
5549
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:9017596
18th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9017596
23rd November 1914
1915
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7482403
Source:9017597
16th May 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7482403
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Charles |
| Source | 782031 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Carway Street, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Elkington Road, Pembrey, Carmarthenshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5549 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Charles | father | ||
| Catherine | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry | brother | 1884 | |
| Laura | sister | 1895 | |
| May | sister | 1881 | |
| Dinah | sister | 1883 | |
| David J | brother | 1880 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1885 | |
| Katy | sister | 1890 | |
| Sara | sister | 1896 | |
| William Redvers | brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6'0" |
Media
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Burry Port MemorialPhoto of the memorial in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Burry Port Memorial | Selena49658 |
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