Biddle, Charles Ernest (Charlie)

Age: 23
Date of birth: 13th October 1893

Parents: James and Alice Rachel Biddle
Wife: Single but had a 'sweetheart' Florrie
Address: 35 Brook Street

Occupation: Worked at Austin Edwards photographic manufacturers at Emscote Mill

Charles was born in Warwick on 13th October 1893 and was baptised on 17th December at St. Mary’s Church. Charles was one of seven children although a younger brother Frank and a younger sister Daisy died as children. He had an older brother James and an older sister Violet and two younger brothers Arthur and Lester.

According to the 1911 census the family were living at 23 Brook Street, and working in the family business.  Charles aged 14 was working as a Grocer’s Boy.

 

 

Warwick Advertiser 6th October 1917 Local War Item and Roll of Honour: Both his parents and his sweetheart posted tributes 

 

 

Military Service

Rank & Number: Corporal, 10137
Regiment/Service: 11th (Service) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Brigade/Division: 112th Brigade, 37th Division
Date of death: Friday, September 28, 1917
Cause of death/Battle: Died of wounds
Commemorated/Buried: Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais
Awards: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Commemorated locally at:

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