Born Beverley, 1899. Son of Edith Mary Pilkington, of 43, Flemingate, Beverley (1911 Census address) and 49, Minster Moor Gate, Beverley, Yorkshire (CWGC address).
He enlisted at Beverley. Formerly 2808, Yorkshire Regiment. Transferred to the 9th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action, on 16 Sep 1916, aged 19.
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France.
His army effects were left to his mother, Edith Mary.
First name:
Charles
Military Number:
34875
Rank:
Private
Date Died
16/09/1916
Place died:
Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
Age:
19
