Regimental Number: 466952
Rank: Private
Branch: 13th Battalion
Charles was born in Stratford, Essex, England on February 10, 1890. When he enlisted in July of 1915, he was living in Peace River. Charles was wounded several times during the course of his military career. He received a gunshot wound to his left buttock in September of 1916 at the Somme (this injury was reported in the Grande Prairie Herald); to his back in August of 1917 at Lens, in the Battle for Hill 70; and finally to his right forearm in September of 1918 at Cambrai. Charles died on December 1, 1958.