Charles Peach
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Charles (Charley) was the only son of John Peach and Gertrude Peach (nee Tipton) who had married in Nottingham in 1893. They had two children, Charles and Lilian Charlotte. Charles' father, John Peach, was the son of John and Ann Peach and was born in Liverpool on 10 November 1869 (baptised Liverpool St Peter, 18 January 1870). John's parents, though, were natives of Nottingham and John's older brother, Charles was also born in Nottingham. However, by 1891 John, a mechanic, was living with his aunt and uncle, Thomas and Sarah Hardy, at 367 Great Alfred Street, Nottingham. Another nephew, Albert (13), a butcher's errand boy, was also living in the household. In 1901 after his marriage, John and his wife were living at 32 Peas Hill Rise with their two children, Charles (6) and Lilian Charlotte (11 months). However, by 1911 the family was living at 46 St Bartholomew Road, St Ann's, and this was their address when Charles died in 1916. His parents later lived at 124 Standhill Road, Carlton. His sister, Lilian married Harold Thomas Ward in 1922. Charles' mother, Gertrude, died on 6 June 1953 aged 81 and his father, John, on 24 April 1959 aged 89.
'A' Bty, 176th Bde. He is buried in the Albert Communal Cemetery Extension. He qualified for the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Nottingham Evening Post, Roll of Honour, 4 July 1916: ‘Peach. Killed instantaneously in action, June 24th, Gunner Charles Peach, RFA, dearly-loved and only son of John and Gertrude peach, and dearly-loved grandson of C Tipton, Hounds-gate, aged 21 years. A noble life laid down for King and country. Out of tumult and strife, a flash into peace and everlasting life.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) Nottingham Evening Post, Roll of Honour, 4 July 1916: ‘Peach. Killed in action, Gunner Charles Peach, RFA, of 46, St Bartholomew’s-road. Loved by all who knew him. I miss him and mourn in silence unseen, and think of the happiness that might have been. From his loving fiancée, Ruth Derry.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) His mother, Gertrude, was his sole legatee. Nottingham Evening Post 'In Memoriam' 24 June 1943: 'Peach. Memories of Charlie, killed 1916, RFA. Mother, father, sister.' Probate 18 Sep 1959: Peach Gertrude of 124 Standhill Road Carlton Nottinghamshire (wife of John Peach) died 6 June 1953 at Beeston Nursing Home Beeston Nottinghamshire Administration Nottingham 18 September to Lilian Charlotte Ward (wife of Harold Thomas Ward). Effects £2526 15s 2d. Probate: Peach John of 124 Standhill Road Carlton Nottinghamshire died 24 April 1959 at The General Hospital Nottingham Administration Nottingham 3 September [1959] to Lilian Charlotte Ward (wife of Harold Thomas Ward). Effects £2377 6s 2d.
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