Charles Sketchley
Service Number
17067
Military Unit
1st Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Date of birth
Date of Death
09 Apr 1917 (24 years old)
Place of Birth
Unknown
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
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Family History
Son of Charles and Mary Sketchley of 11 East Ville Street, Nottingham (CWGC). Charles was their eldest son. Charles senior, formerly of the Union Inn, Union Road, pre-deceased his son.
Military History
Private Charles Sketchley, 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, was killed in action 9th April 1917. He is buried in Tilloy British Cemetery, Tilloy-Les-Mofflaines (grave ref II.E.4)
Extra Information
Nottingham Evening Post obituary (abridged) 28 April 1917: 'Sketchley. Killed in action April 9th Sergeant Charles Sketchley age 24 eldest son of the late Charles Sketchley late Union Inn, Union Road. Mother, brother.'
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