Charles Stocks
Service Number
242312
Military Unit
1/5th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Date of birth
Unknown
Date of Death
14 Nov 1916 (27 Years Old)
Place of Birth
Clarborough, Nottinghamshire
Employment, Education or Hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
- Photographs
Family History
Charles Stocks was the youngest son born to John and Mary Stocks (nee Justice) in 1889 at Clarborough, Retford, Notts. Charles had six siblings who were all born at Clarborough and were Clara born 1875, Lily born 1879, Ann born 1883, Hetty born 1885, Alice born 1887 and Ernest born 1888. The family for many years lived at 8 Gringley Terrace, Grove Lane, Retford.
Military History
Charles enlisted at Retford, died of his wounds and is buried at Warlencourt British Cemetery, France
Extra Information
CWG additional information:- Son of John and Mary Stocks, of Retford. Research by Colin Dannatt
