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Charles Williams

In memory of:

Lance Serjeant Charles Williams

October 1, 1918

Military Service

Service Number:

817864

Age:

43

Force:

Army

Unit:

Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regt.)

Additional Information

Son of C. H. and Roberta Williams, of Saint John, New Brunswick. Husband of Jessie E. T. Williams, of Saint John, New Brunswick.

Commemorated on Page 523 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

ETAPLES MILITARY CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

LXVIII. G. 4.

Location:

Etaples is a town about 27 kilometres south of Boulogne. The Etaples Military Cemetery is to the north of the town, on the west side of the road to Boulogne.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial Cross of Charles Williams– The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) for Lance Sergeant Williams.

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    Memorial Cross of Charles Williams – The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) for Lance Sergeant Williams.
  • Memorial Cross (back)– The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) was first instituted by Order-in-Council 2374, dated December 1, 1919. It was awarded to mothers and widows (next of kin) of Canadian soldiers who died on active duty or whose death was consequently attributed to such duty.

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    Memorial Cross (back)
    Memorial Cross (back) – The Memorial Cross (more often referred to as the Silver Cross) was first instituted by Order-in-Council 2374, dated December 1, 1919. It was awarded to mothers and widows (next of kin) of Canadian soldiers who died on active duty or whose death was consequently attributed to such duty.

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