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We remember Charles Jesse Colbran
We remember Charles Jesse Colbran
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Mary Henrietta
Source:8797769
1877
1880
sibling
Alfred E
Source:8797760
1880
1881
sibling
George William
Source:8797769
1881
1885
sibling
James Henry
Source:8797769
1885
1887
1890
sibling
Laura Mabel
Source:8797769
1890
1891
location
New Bridge, Magham Down
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8797760
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Ernest Albert
Source:8797769
1892
1894
sibling
Sarah Annie Daisy
Source:8797769
1894
1896
sibling
Mahalah Rose
Source:8797761
1896
1901
location
Rookery Cottages, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8797761
31st March 1901
1911
location
29 Garfield Road, Hailsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8797749
2nd April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Sapper
217401
Royal Engineers
Source:8797769
27th October 1915 - April 1919
1915
location
5 The Cottages, Folkington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8797769
November 1915
1915
marriage
Hilda L Hutson
Source:8796911
1915
1916
children
Sylvia Ellen Colbran
Source:8761668
16th August 1916
1919
service
British Army
Sapper
217401
Royal Engineers
504th Field Coy.
Source:8455894
30th May 1919
service
British Army
Private
58216
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:882278
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Germany
Source:8455894
30th May 1919
burial
Germany
IV. B.2
Source:8455894
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Jesse |
| Initials | CJ |
| Last Name | Colbran |
| Source | 8761668 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Garfield Road, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 5 The Cottages, Folkington | United Kingdom | their own address | known November 1915 | |
| New Bridge, Magham Down | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Rookery Cottages, Hailsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 58216 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 217401 | Royal Engineers | 504th Field Coy. | Sapper | |
| British Army | 217401 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Ellen Colbran | daughter | 16th August 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Colbran | father | ||
| Sarah Ann Colbran | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred E | brother | 1880 | |
| Mahalah Rose | sister | 1896 | |
| George William | brother | 1881 | |
| Ernest Albert | brother | 1892 | |
| James Henry | brother | 1885 | |
| Sarah Annie Daisy | sister | 1894 | |
| Laura Mabel | sister | 1890 | |
| Mary Henrietta | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda L Hutson | wife | 1915 |
Media
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Remembered with HonourCharles is buried in Cologne Southern Cemetery, Germany.
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Royal Engineer's Cap BadgeSapper Colbran would have worn a cap badge similar to this.
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Hailsham War MemorialCharles Colbran is commemorated on Hailsham's war memorial.Contributed by:
John65615 -
Hailsham Parish ChurchCharles Colbran is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Mary’s Parish Church, Hailsham.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
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Hailsham Parish Church Memorial BoardMore about Hailsham Parish Church Memorial Board
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Remembered with Honour | John65615 | |
| Royal Engineer's Cap Badge | John65615 | |
| Hailsham War Memorial | John65615 | |
| Hailsham Parish Church | John72644 |
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