Born Hull, 27/08/1893. Son of Charles and Betty Elsom of 15, Northumberland Avenue, Hull (1911 Census). He had three brothers and four sisters.
Married at Hull, in 1912. Husband of Ethel, of 15, Northumberland Avenue, Hull (1911 Census) and 13 Stafford Street, Hull (War Pension address). Worked as a Fitter.
Enlisted in the Royal Navy, on 14th April 1916. Discharged on 17th June 1919. He died of war aggravated Tuberculosis, on 01/08/1926, aged 32.
His brother, Robert Elsom, 270161, The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), was killed in action , on 22 Mar 1918, aged 19 and is buried at Bac-Du-Sud British Cemetery Bailleulval
First name:
CHARLES ALFRED
Regiment:
Military Number:
3/19916
Rank:
Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class
Date Died
01/08/1926
Place died:
Hull, UK
Age:
32
