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Charles Henry GELDARD

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Surname: GELDARD

Forename(s): Charles Henry

Place of Birth: Barnoldswick, Yorkshire

Service No: 24884

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)

Battalion / Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion

Division: 11th (Northern) Division

Age: 31

Date of Death: 1917-08-27

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 82 to 85.

CWGC Cemetery: ---

CWGC Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial: BARNOLDSWICK, YORKSHIRE

Additional Information:

Charles Henry Geldard was the son of James and Mary Ann Geldard, née Loveday. James was born at Burnley, Lancashire and Mary at Stamford, Lincolnshire.

1891 Barrowford, Lancashire Census: 7, Bowling Green - Charles Hy. Geldard, aged 4 years, born Barnoldswick, Yorkshire, son of James and Mary A. Geldard.

1901 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 9, West Avenue - Charles H. Geldard, aged 14 years, born Barnoldswick, son of James and Mary A. Geldard.

Charles was married to Mary Emma Lord in 1908.

1911 Barnoldswick, Yorkshire Census: 34, Rainhall Road - Charles Henry Geldard, aged 24 years, born Barnoldswick, husband of Mary Emma Geldard.

The British Army Service Record for Charles Henry Geldard exists but may be incomplete.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Charles H. Geldard, 24884, W. Rid. R. K. in A. 27/28.8.17.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Charles Henry Geldard, 24884, 8th W. Rid. R. K. in A. 27/28.8.17.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Charles Henry Geldard, 24884, 8th Bn W. Riding. Date and Place of Death: 27.8.17. Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Widow - Mary E. £1 18s. 7d. self and children. War Gratuity: Mary E. £3 0s. 0d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: Pte Charles Henry Geldard, 8 W. Riding. Date and cause of death. Missing 27/28.8.17. Name(s) on card(s): Widow: Mary Emma Geldard, born 14.9.1885. Marriage: 18.7.1908. Address 1. 17, York Street, Barnoldswick, Yorks W.R. Address 2. 42, Park Road, Barnoldswick. Children: Edmund, born 14.5.09. Norman, born 10.7.10. Dennis, born 22.11.15.

Charles was killed in action south of Langemarck, Belgium during the Flanders Offensive, 7 June-10 November 1917.

The 1921 Census shows that Mary (born Nelson, Lancashire) and her sons were living at 42, Park Road, Barnoldswick. The 1939 Register shows that Mary and members of her family were living at 39, Mosley Street, Barnoldswick. Mary died in 1954.

A short biography of Charles is included in: ‘Barnoldswick – A small Town’s part in conflicts 1800 to 2014’ by Peter Ian Thompson (2014).

Data Source: Craven’s Part in the Great War - original CPGW book entry

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record:

GELDARD, C.H., aged 31 years, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, 22, Wellington Street, [Barnoldswick], killed in action Aug. 28, 1917.

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Private Charles Henry GELDARD

Private Charles Henry GELDARD

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)

Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regiment)

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 11th (Northern) Division

Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 11th (Northern) Division

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Surname: GELDARD

Forename(s): Charles Henry

Born:

Residence:

Enlisted: Barnoldswick, Yorks

Number: 24884

Rank: Private

Regiment: Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)

Battalion: 8th Battalion

Decorations:

Died Date: 27/08/17

Died How: Killed in action

Theatre of War: France & Flanders

Notes:

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Surname: GELDARD

Forename(s): Charles Henry

Country of Service: United Kingdom

Service Number: 24884

Rank: Private

Regiment: Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)

Unit: 8th Bn.

Age: 31

Awards:

Died Date: 27/08/1917

Additional Information: Son of James and Mary Ann Geldard, of 5, Bethel St., Barnoldswick; husband of Mary Emma Geldard, of 42, Park Rd., Barnoldswick, Colne, Lancs.

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07 September 1917

BARNOLDSWICK – MISSING

Private Charles Henry Geldard, Duke of Wellington’s, whose wife and three children reside at 22, Wellington Street, Barnoldswick, has been reported missing. The news came in a letter from Private F. Lofthouse, a Barnoldswick comrade, in the same regiment. Private Geldard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Geldard, 17, Bethel Street. He is 30 years of age and went to France on January 1st.

21 September 1917

GELDARD – August 28th 1917, killed in action on the Western Front, Private C. H. Geldard, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, husband of Mrs. Geldard, 22, Wellington Street, Barnoldswick.

21 September 1917

BARNOLDSWICK – MISSING, NOW BELIEVED KILLED

The following letter, received on Tuesday evening by Mrs. Geldard, 22, Wellington Street, Barnoldswick, gives ground for the worst fears in regard to the fate of her husband, Private C. H. Geldard, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, who we reported missing a fortnight ago:–

In the Field, September 14th, 1917

“Dear Mrs. Geldard, – I deeply regret to say that enquiries I have made point to the fact that your husband, Pte. C. H. Geldard, of my Company, was killed instantaneously by enemy shellfire in the early morning of August 28th whilst on his way to the dressing station. He had already been wounded in the ankle. I imagine that my own sincere sympathy, of which I assure you can do little to lessen your great sorrow, but I know you will find some consolation in the knowledge that your husband died as a brave soldier, and without suffering.

“I am yours sincerely, HARRY FARRER, 2nd Lieut.”

Private Geldard, who was 31 years of age, leaves three children. He went to France in January last. Before enlisting he was employed as a weaver by the Monkwell Manufacturing Co., Calf Hall Shed.

28 September 1917

BARNOLDSWICK – THE LATE PRIVATE C. H. GELDARD

We are able this week to reproduce a photograph of Private C. H. Geldard, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, who, as reported in last week’s ‘Craven Herald’ was reported killed on August 28th, after previously being reported missing. He leaves a wife and three children, who live at 22 Wellington Street, Barnoldswick.

14 December 1917

BARNOLDSWICK – SOLDIER’S DEATH CONFIRMED

Official news has been received confirming the death of Private Charles Henry Geldard, West Riding Regiment, as having been killed in action on August 27th in France. He had previously been reported missing on that date. Private Geldard leaves a widow and three young children living at 17, York Street.

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07 September 1917

MORE BARNOLDSWICK CASUALTIES

Private Geldard Missing

Pte. Chas. Hy. Geldard, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, whose wife and three children reside at 22, Wellington Street, Barnoldswick, has been reported missing. The news came in a letter from Pte. F. Lofthouse, a Barnoldswick comrade in the same regiment. Pte. Geldard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Geldard, 17, Bethel Street. He is 30 years of age, and went to France on January 1st.

21 September 1917

GELDARD – Believed killed on Aug, 28th, Pte. C. H. Geldard, of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, husband of Mrs. Geldard, of 22, Wellington Street, Barnoldswick, aged 31.

21 September 1917

BARNOLDSWICK

MISSING, NOW BELIEVED KILLED

The following letter, received on Tuesday evening by Mrs. Geldard, 22, Wellington Street, Barnoldswick, gives ground for the worst fears in regard to the fate of her husband Pte. C. H. Geldard, Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, who was reported missing a fortnight ago:–

In the field, 14th September, 1917.

“Dear Mrs. Geldard, – I deeply regret to say that enquiries I have made point to the fact that your husband, Pte. C. H. Geldard, of my Company, was killed instantaneously by enemy shell fire in the early morning of August 28th, whilst on his way to the dressing station. He had already been wounded in the ankle. I imagine that my own sincere sympathy, of which I assure you, can do little to lessen your great sorrow, but I know you will find some consolation in the knowledge that your husband died as a brave soldier, and without suffering. I am, yours sincerely, Harry Farrar, Second Lieutenant.”

Pte. Geldard, who was 31 years of age, leaves a widow and three children. He went to France in January last. Before enlisting he was employed as a weaver by the Monkwell Manufacturing Company, Calf Hall Shed.

14 December 1917

BARNOLDSWICK

SOLDIER’S DEATH CONFIRMED

Official news has been received confirming the death of Pte. Chas. Hy. Geldard, West Riding Regiment, as having been killed in action on August 27th in France. He had previously been reported missing on that date. Pte. Geldard leaves a widow and three young children living at 17, York Street.

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