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We remember Charles Garrett Clarkson
We remember Charles Garrett Clarkson
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Lily Clarkson
Source:8717886
1889
1891
sibling
Chris W Clarkson
Source:8717886
1891
1891
sibling
Robert Curtis Clarkson
Source:8717888
1891
1893
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7185621
1893
1896
sibling
Clara E Clarkson
Source:8717886
1896
1898
sibling
William Bramwell S Clarkson
Source:8717888
1898
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8717886
1901
1901
sibling
Agnes Clarkson
Source:8717886
1901
1901
location
172, Watling St Rd, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717886
1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8717888
1911
1911
employment
Mill Office clerk
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United Kingdom
Source:8717888
1911
1911
location
Wryesdale, Highgate Ave, Fullwood, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8717888
1911
1918
dates
Age 25
Source:7185621
20th October 1918
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8717884
20th October 1918
1918
location
444, Talbot Rd, Layton, Blackpool, Lancs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7185621
20th October 1918
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
13034
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:844086
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
267953
Labour Corps
Source:844086
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
72255
Devonshire Regiment
1st battallion
Source:7185621
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7185621
20th October 1918
burial
Nord
France
Source:7185621
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Garrett |
| Initials | CG |
| Last Name | Clarkson |
| Source | 8717891 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172, Watling St Rd, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 444, Talbot Rd, Layton, Blackpool, Lancs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th October 1918 | |
| Wryesdale, Highgate Ave, Fullwood, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13034 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 267953 | Labour Corps | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 72255 | Devonshire Regiment | 1st battallion | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Ann Clarkson | mother | ||
| Christopher Clarkson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Clarkson | sister | 1889 | |
| Chris W Clarkson | brother | 1891 | |
| Clara E Clarkson | sister | 1896 | |
| Agnes Clarkson | sister | 1901 | |
| Robert Curtis Clarkson | brother | 1891 | |
| William Bramwell S Clarkson | brother | 1898 |
Media
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for L/Cpl Clarkson.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Lance Corporal Clarkson for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Charles Garrett Clarkson. Address: (444 Talbot Rd, B’pool) Late of 30 Lytham Rd, Fulwood. Occupation: Clerk. Regiment: 1st Bn. Devons. Rank and Regimental Number: L/Cpl 72255. Date of Death: 20th October 1918. Place where killed or injury received: Caudry, Bethencourt. Remarks: Transferred from “Preston Pals” (North Lancs) to Devonshire Regt.
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Preston PalsMen of Preston who came forward to volunteer, many were office clerks such as Charles
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43148 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Preston Pals | Preston43148 | |
| Preston Pals Memorial website | Preston43148 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for L/Cpl Clarkson. | Preston485 | |
| Betancourt War Cemetery | Preston43148 | |
| Preston Pals | Preston43148 |
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