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James Charles Edgar L/Cpl 19395

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/11713

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SKR/DAT/IP/11713
Title
James Charles Edgar L/Cpl 19395
Date
2000-2024
Description

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Surname: James;

Forename(s): Charles Edgar;

Initials: CE;

Number: 19395;

Rank: L/Cpl;

Born in: Cardiff;

Enlisted in: Cardiff;

Previous Number: 30650;

Previous Battalion: 2 of;

Previous Regiment: Welsh Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 5 Bn;

Date abroad: 12-May-1915;

Theatre of War: 1;

How killed: KIA;

Where: France;

When killed: 24-Sep-1918;

Other Data: 1914-15 Star roll
NB: 1914-15 Star/Vic M. offered for sale eBay Apr '07;

Other Notes: JAMES, Lance Corporal, C E, 19395. 5th Bn. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 24th September 1918. Age 19. Son of Amelia Miles (formerly James), 6, Rhos St., Caerphilly, Cardiff. D. 2. Neuville-Bourjonval British Cemetery - Pas De Calais, France.;

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Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language
English
Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description
1 digital record
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James Charles Edgar L/Cpl 19395