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Pte. Charlie Henry Neale
British Army 10th (Battersea) Btn West Surrey Regiment (Queens)
from:Kettering, Northants
(d.6th Aug 1917)
Charles Neale was born and lived in Kettering, Northants, he enlisted in the town on the 30th of October 1915 aged 25 and served with the Northamptonshire Regiment. He was previously a Cabinet Maker of 190 Mill Road, Kettering, his next of kin is listed as his Father William Henry Neale of same address. On the 9th of January 1916 he was transferred to the 10th Battalion, Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment. He embarked for France on the 6th of May 1916.
Charles died of wounds on the 6th of August 1917, which he had received on 31st of July 1917. Gun shot wounds to left arm, both thighs, broken left thigh. He was treated by 140th Field Ambulance. Articles returned to his Father on 11th of February 1918 were, 2 pipes, a new testament, a damaged letter & photograph, a screwdriver & pair of pliers, identity disc & cap badge, 2 pencils, tobacco pouch and an unfinished letter receipt of these was signed for by Louisa Neale. His medals were sent to Louisa at 190 Mill Road on 31st of January 1918, Plaque and certificate were sent to her on 9th of February 1918.
