Charles Bebbington

Remembered with Honour on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, FranceBritish War Medal and Allied Victory Medal.

Charles Bebbington.

Personal Details:

Born in No Mans Heath in 1896.

Third son of Ellis and Beatrice Bebbington of Hampton, near Malpas.

Married Beatrice Clorley of 5, Roving Bridge, Whixall in 1916.

Father to Florence M. who was born after Charles' death.

Charles was a cowman prior to enlisting in May 1916.

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Military Details:

Regiment:           South Wales Borderers, posted to 2nd Battalion,                                                     Monmouthshire Regiment.

Rank:                 Private.

Serial Number:   15034 (Previously 4685.)

Charles Bebbington was serving by Oct 1914. (Malpas Deanery Magazine)

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Record of Death:

Killed in action in France on 16th January 1917. Aged 21.

Commemorated on Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. Pier and Face 4 A.

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Medals and Awards:

Charles was awarded the Campaign Medals (British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal).