Regimental Number: 2023128
Rank: Sapper
Branch: Canadian Railway Troops
Charles was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland on March 13, 1884. He was working as a marine engineer in Vancouver when he was drafted in May of 1918. He served in England for the remainder of the war. Charles was married around the age of 40. In 1928, he and his wife and daughter came to the South Peace in 1928; he filed on NW 31-76-2-W6. At the age of 85, Charles was still living alone and working full time.
Sources: Grooming the Grizzly p. 448