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We remember Charles William Compton
We remember Charles William Compton
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Timeline
Timeline
1869
1881
location
30 Spencer Terrace, Upper Bognor, Sussex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9200088
1st April 1881
1889
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry)
Source:9551857
17th July 1889 - 13th January 1892
1892
service
British Army
Lieutenant
The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry)
Source:9551857
14th January 1892 - 11th July 1899
1899
service
British Army
Captain
The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry)
Source:9551857
12th July 1899 - 18th March 1909
1900
children
William Lys Compton
Source:9551860
1900
1909
service
British Army
Major
The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry)
1st Battalion
Source:9551857
19th March 1909
1911
location
Portland Castle, Portland, Dorset
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9551860
3rd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry)
1st Battalion
Source:914447
21st November 1914 - 27th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Brigadier General
GOC 14th Infantry Brigade
Source:9200221
28th June 1915
marriage
Lalla Mary Lys
Source:9551868
1933
death
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9200085
Source:9200092
1933
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles William |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Compton, |
| Source | 9200184 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Spencer Terrace, Upper Bognor, Sussex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1st April 1881 | |
| Portland Castle, Portland, Dorset | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | GOC 14th Infantry Brigade | Brigadier General | |||
| British Army | The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) | Captain | |||
| British Army | The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) | 1st Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | The Prince Albert's (Somerset Light Infantry) | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CB CMG | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Lys Compton | son | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalla Mary Lys | wife |
Media
Media
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Charles William ComptonCharles William Compton by Lafayette half-plate nitrate negative, 22 March 1932 NPG x70698 © National Portrait Gallery, London
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith133517 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith133517 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| National Portrait Gallery | Bryan5462 | |
| Name: Charles William Compton. Rank: Captain. Regiments: Somerset Light Infantry | Bryan5462 | |
| Somerset Light Infantry Commanding Officers | Bryan5462 | |
| SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 23 JUNE, 1915. | Bryan5462 | |
| SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1 JANUARY, 1918 | Bryan5462 | |
| The Genealogist: Images | Bryan5462 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Annual Report 1925-26 | Bryan5462 | |
| Full text of "The Fifth division in the Great War" | Bryan5462 | |
| Hart's Annual Army List 1915 | Keith133517 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles William Compton | Bryan5462 |
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