Soldier Factfile

Name: Gunner Charles Edward Adams 204746

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Date of Birth: July 1889

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Address: 61, Cropstone (Cropston) Road, Anstey

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Parents Names: Edward Adams (Shoe Trade Finisher) and Mary Ann (Shoe machinist)

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Occupation before the war: General farm Labourer

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Siblings Names:

Muriel Eliza b 1892  |  John b 1895  |  George b 1893  |  Lily b 1899  |  Arthur 1906

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Date Died:  25.4.1918

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Age:  29

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Place of Death:  Belgium

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Place of Burial/Memorial:

Xxxv11 H 11a,

Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinghe, Belgium

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Cause of death:  Died of wounds

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Regiment:

Royal Field Artillery

Section C Battery, 51^st Brigade

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Medals:

Victory Medal

British Medal

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Any other information (e.g. Service Record/ appearance etc)

• Enlisted at Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland
• Father born in the United States of America
• Father had died before he enlisted
• 2 brothers – George and John also died in the conflict

Pennant for the Centenary Bunting, made by Anstey Residents: