Charles Henry Pickering
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Father: Joseph Pickering, born 1865 Leicester, working as bricklayer's labourer. Mother: Elizabeth Pickering. Sisters: Florrie, born in 1896 and Mabel, born in 1886. The family lived at 4 Villa Place, Lowdham Street, Sneinton, Nottingham. Prior to the war Charles Henry Pickering moved to 71 Main Street, Carlton, Nottingham.
Pte. Pickering attested on 15/05/1916 and was placed on the Army Reserve. He was mobilised on 01/09/1916 at Derby and on 16/06/1916 he was posted to 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots. The battalion fought in the Third Battle of Ypres and Pte. Pickering was seriously wounded. He was taken to 17th Casualty Clearing Station, but died of his wounds the same day, 26/09/1917. He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.
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