Charles William Dale
Service Number
17466
Military Unit
8th Bn Leicestershire Regiment
Date of birth
Date of Death
25 Sep 1916 (23 years old)
Place of Birth
Irlam Lancashire
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
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Family History
Charles Dale was the son of Mrs. L. Taylor of 4 Brussel Terrace, Bunbury Street, Meadows, Nottingham.
Military History
L. Cpl. Dale volunteered for service and following training he was drafted to France, arriving on 18/08/1915. The 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment was involved in an attack on the village of Guedecourt during the Battle of the Somme. Casualties were heavy and included L. Cpl. Dale who was killed in action. His body was never recovered, but his name was commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Extra Information
Military information compiled by Peter Foster.
Photographs
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