247852 Gnr. Charles Edward Hudson British Army 195th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery from:Liverpool Charles Hudson join the R.G.A on the 9th of December 1915 he was 30 years and 10 months of age. He was married with 6 Children. He was born in Sheffield in Feb 1885.
After Basic Training he was station in England from 15th of June 1916 till 27th of November 1916. He joined the British Expeditionary Force on the 28th of November 1916
He was gased while in Flanders and was sent back to England. He was admitted to Bethnal Green Military Hospital London.
He had swelling of his Face and genital area. He also had a Blood pressure of 150. He was told he would not be a Father again. This was proved to be wrong as he became a father more 4 times 2 boys and 2 girls. My father was the youngest and was born in November 1924.
Charles was discharged on Medical grounds. His discharge papers said Gunner Hudson C E was discharged as he is no longer physically fit for war service para 392 xvi Kings Reg's Discharge on the 5th of December 1917. Time in service 174 days.
Character, A sober, steady and well behaved man.
He passed away in 1956 at the age of 71. He was Grandfather to 14 children and had one grandchild.
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