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We remember William Charles
We remember William Charles
Timeline
Timeline
1877
birth
United Kingdom
Source:9448713
1877
1903
marriage
Julia Charles
Source:9448713
14th February 1903
1914
employment
Miner
Unknown
Penang Straits Settlements
Malaysia
Source:9448713
11th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Stratford, London
United Kingdom
Source:9448713
11th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
4079
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:9448713
11th November 1914 - 28th April 1916
1914
location
147 Dato Keramat Road, Penang, Straits Settlements
Malaysia
their own address
Source:9448713
11th November 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9448713
5th January 1915
1915
events
Volunteer
Penang Volunteers
Source:9448727
1915
1915
hospitalisation
Nervous Shock Ypres
Hospital/Institution
Source:9448713
26th April 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
43491
Royal Defence Corps
Source:9448713
29th April 1916 - 27th March 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9448713
27th March 1917
1922
location
Milton Street, Fairfield, Gloucester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9448713
1922
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Charles |
| Source | 782317 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Dato Keramat Road, Penang, Straits Settlements | Malaysia | their own address | known 11th November 1914 | |
| Milton Street, Fairfield, Gloucester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1922 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 43491 | Royal Defence Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 4079 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Charles | wife | 14th February 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-11 | 5'4" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rosemary251 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles, W | Rosemary251 | |
| Mistaken Notice of Death | Rosemary251 |
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