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Surname: BATLEY
Forename(s): Charles
Place of Birth: Ackworth, Yorkshire
Service No: 151116
Rank: Gunner
Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Garrison Artillery
Battalion / Unit: 284th Siege Battery
Division: ---
Age: 28
Date of Death: 1917-10-26
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Enclosure No.2 III. B. 5.
CWGC Cemetery: BEDFORD HOUSE CEMETERY
CWGC Memorial: ---
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Charles Batley was the son of Charles and Mary Batley, née Watson. Charles, senior, was born at Silkstone and Mary at Hemsworth, Yorkshire.
1891 Ackworth, Yorkshire Census: Charles Batley, aged 1 year, born Ackworth, son of Charles and Mary Batley.
1901 Barnsley, Yorkshire Census: 9, Wade Street - Charles Batley, aged 11 years, born Ackworth, Yorkshire, son of Charles and Mary Batley.
1911 Barnsley, Yorkshire Census: 5, Intake Lane, Pogmoor - Charles Batley, aged 21 years, born Ackworth, Yorkshire, son of Charles and Mary Batley.
Charles joined the Police Force on the 15 December 1913 and given the number 933.
Charles was married to Fanny Anvilla Bennett in 1914. Fanny married George Haigh in 1923.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Gnr Charles Batley, 151116, R.G.A.
British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Gnr Charles Batley, 151116, Base Details, R.G.A.
Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Gnr Charles Batley, 151116, 284 S. Bty., R.G.A. Date and Place of Death: 26.10.17 in Action France [sic]. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Fanny A. and Child. £4 7s. 4d. War Gratuity: Widow - Fanny A. £3 0s. 0d.
UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) exist for Charles. Name(s) on card(s): Widow: Fanny Anvilla Batley [surname amended to Haigh], born 22.7.89. Address 1. 18, Milton Street, Skipton, Yorks. Address: 2. 44, Tower Street, Barnsley. Children: Thomas, born 30.11.15. Particulars of Claimant: Mrs Mary Batley. Relationship: Mother. Address 1. 369, Leeds Road, Dewsbury. Address 2. 7, Intake Lane, Pogmoor, Barnsley, Yorkshire.
Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry
View Entry in CPGW BookEntry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:
BATLEY, Gunner Charles, R.G.A., aged 26, formerly police constable at Skipton, killed in action Oct. 26, 1917.
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Gunner Charles BATLEY
Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Royal Garrison Artillery
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09 November 1917
BATLEY - October 26th 1917, killed in action on the Western Front, Gunner Charles Batley, R.G.A., formerly Police Constable at Skipton, aged 26 years.
09 November 1917
SKIPTON POLICEMAN PAYS THE PRICE - GUNNER CHARLES BATLEY
News was received in Skipton last week that Gunner Charles Batley, R.G.A., one of the 22 police officers from the East Staincliffe Division who have joined the Forces, was killed in action on October 26th. He enlisted in April this year and had been at the Front about three weeks.
Twenty-six years of age and a married man with one child, deceased was a native of Barnsley, where he worked on the railway before joining the police force at the latter end of 1913. He came to Skipton on February 27th 1914, and was held in high esteem by his superiors and the other members of the local police force, as well as by the general public. Possessed of many estimable qualities, he was regarded as a smart officer and one who was likely to rise high in the Force.
16 November 1917
BATLEY - In loving memory of my dear husband, Charles Batley, aged 28 years, who was killed in action in France, October 26th 1917.
"For ever with the Lord."
From his loving Wife and Child.
16 November 1917
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
We give a photograph of Gunner Charles Batley, R.G.A., who, as reported last week, was killed in action on October 26th. He was one of the 22 police officers from this district who have joined the Forces. Twenty-six years of age, he enlisted in April 1917, and had been at the Front about three weeks. He leaves a widow and one child.
31 October 1919
BATLEY - In ever loving memory of Gunner Charles Batley, R.G.A., killed in action Oct. 25th, 1917 (late Police Constable of Skipton).
"Cherished memories of one so dear."
From his loving wife and little son, Tom. 24 Tower Street, Barnsley.
29 October 1920
BATLEY - In ever loving memory of Gunner Charles Batley, R.G.A., killed in action October 26th, 1917.
Dearer to memory than words can tell
Are the thoughts of him we loved so well.
From his loving Wife and Little Son, Tom, 41 Tower Street, Barnsley.
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09 November 1917
BATLEY – Killed in action, Oct. 26th, Gunner Charles Batley, of the R.G.A., husband of Mrs. Batley, of 18, Milton Street, Skipton, aged 26.
09 November 1917
SKIPTON CONSTABLE KILLED IN ACTION
Gunner Charles Batley, of the Royal Garrison Artillery, husband of Mrs. Batley, of 18, Milton Street, Skipton, was killed in action on October 26th, it being understood that his death was instantaneous and that he suffered no pain. Gunner Batley, who was only 26 years of age, was a name of Barnsley. He joined the police force in December, 1913, and came to Skipton in February, 1914. He was looked upon as a very straightforward young man, and would have made an excellent officer. He had also assisted in the clerical work of the office. Prior to joining the police force he was employed on the railway at Barnsley. He enlisted last April, and had only been in France about six weeks. He was one of the 22 men serving from the East Staincliffe Petty Sessional Division.
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