Born Ottringham, Yorkshire, 1897. Youngest son of Peter and Maria Charlton, of Battery Cottage, Paull, Hull (War Pension address). He had three brothers and two sisters and worked as a farm, servant, in Roos (1911 Census)
He enlisted in Beverley. Formerly 5805, Northumberland Fusiliers. Transferred to the 1/4th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Died of wounds, on 24/07/1917, aged 20. His army effects were left to his mother, Maria.
He is buried at Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France. His three older brothers also served in the war.
First name:
CHARLES
Military Number:
7213, 203557
Rank:
Private
Date Died
24/07/1917
Place died:
Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France
Age:
20
